From a distance I noticed a flash of yellow moving from a tree to a patch of flowers. The flight was too fast for a butterfly, and when I moved a bit closer I spotted, as I had suspected, an American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis). Judging from its coloration, I think it may be a juvenile, though I must admit that after a summer of chasing insects, my bird identification skills are a little rusty. The goldfinch was somewhat skittish and uncooperative, but I was able to capture these two images that I decided to share them with you all.
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Looks like a juvenile to me, too, Mike. Fantastic photos of two beautiful moments in the sun with the goldfinch.
Definitely a juvenile. The goldfinches stick out pretty well this time of year. Good shots!
Thanks for the confirmation about this goldfinch being a juvenile, James.
One of my favorite birds! 😊 They do not like to sit still for long though! Great photos!
Thanks, Jill. This goldfinch would swoop down, grab a seed or two and fly back into a tree.
GIANT Dragonfly? Just kidding 🙂
🙂 Occasionally I photograph something other than a dragonfly.