Haemorhous purpureus – Mia McPherson's On The Wing Photography

Female Purple Finch Lingering In Arkansas

By Mia McPherson|April 19th, 2025|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Purple Finches, Sebastian County|Tags: adult, feeder, female, finch, finches, garden, Haemorhous purpureus, perched, Purple Finch, spring, suburban, vine, yard|

This female Purple Finch perched above the sunflower seed feeder yesterday, framed by spring grass. She's lingering well after others of her species have moved on.

Winter Male Purple Finch Images Plus A Fun Bonus Photo

By Mia McPherson|February 20th, 2025|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Northern Cardinals, Purple Finches, Sebastian County|Tags: adult, cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis, cardinals, checking out, face off, feeder, female, finch, finches, garden, Haemorhous purpureus, hook, male, Northern Cardinal, Purple Finch, snow, snowstorm, snowy, suburban, winter, yard|

After the sleet, ice, and snow from the recent winter storm, I was thrilled to have a Purple Finch in my viewfinder for a bit—even though it was bitter cold.

Purple Finch – Finally!

By Mia McPherson|December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Purple Finches, Sebastian County|Tags: adult, autumn, fall, feeder, female, finch, finches, garden, Haemorhous purpureus, Purple Finch, shepherds hook, suburban, yard|

I've been waiting since the end of summer to see a Purple Finch show up, and yesterday I finally photographed a single female above the seed feeder!