Just back from a week in Rhode Island that was more about visiting family and friends (and attending my niece’s wedding) than anything else, but I did manage to squeeze in some wildlife time too. Goldfinches seemed to be everywhere on a few short hikes I took in the Avondale section of Westerly. The wildflowers were in full bloom providing a nice setting for all the activity. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 720, f/5.6 at 1/2000th of a second.
Lovely! Goldfinches, unlike other songbirds, don’t start mating until August. I’ve noticed increased activity this month. Lovely colors in this photograph. The purples and yellows are gorgeous..
Goldfinches are the birds I miss most now that SW Florida is home. We actually have a ton of them in winter, but with their grayish winter plumage they are hard to see and enjoy. Thanks for a gorgeous shot!
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Just back from a week in Rhode Island that was more about visiting family and friends (and attending my niece’s wedding) than anything else, but I did manage to squeeze in some wildlife time too. Goldfinches seemed to be everywhere on a few short hikes I took in the Avondale section of Westerly. The wildflowers were in full bloom providing a nice setting for all the activity. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 720, f/5.6 at 1/2000th of a second.
Nice action! Nice color! Nice bokeh! What’s not to like?
Thanks Sue. Always nice to get those wildflowers as your backdrop.
Boy this shot came out just perfect. Glad you captured it.
Thanks Donna.
Great shot!!!
Thanks Bill.
Lovely! Goldfinches, unlike other songbirds, don’t start mating until August. I’ve noticed increased activity this month. Lovely colors in this photograph. The purples and yellows are gorgeous..
Thanks Rachel, yes it appeared several of the males and females were getting to know each other better.
Goldfinches are the birds I miss most now that SW Florida is home. We actually have a ton of them in winter, but with their grayish winter plumage they are hard to see and enjoy. Thanks for a gorgeous shot!