{"id":103606,"date":"2022-06-24T04:43:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T10:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=103606"},"modified":"2022-06-24T04:47:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T10:47:17","slug":"male-american-goldfinch-perched-above-a-creek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/06\/24\/male-american-goldfinch-perched-above-a-creek\/","title":{"rendered":"Male American Goldfinch Perched Above A Creek"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MaleMale American Goldfinch and a bright blue sky \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/2000, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Today I am keeping my post short and simple with a male American Goldfinch in his breeding plumage perched high above a Wasatch Mountain<\/span><\/a> creek. This image was taken last week.<\/p>\n

It is the simplicity of this image that appeals most to me. Just a bird on a stick in front of green mountain tops and a bright blue sky. Even though the goldfinch is small in the frame his bright yellow plumage grabs my attention.<\/p>\n

I could<\/em> wish that the goldfinch had been closer but it is what is was and I like it just as it is.<\/p>\n

There are lots of American Goldfinches in the mountains right now. I am hearing their flight calls way more often than I am seeing them. American Goldfinches are late breeders and it won’t be long before they will start to nest.<\/p>\n

I am in need of a nature fix today. Perhaps I will see more American Goldfinches on the wing.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my American Goldfinch photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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