{"id":117113,"date":"2023-10-17T03:20:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T09:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=117113"},"modified":"2023-10-17T03:24:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T09:24:58","slug":"male-lesser-goldfinch-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/10\/17\/male-lesser-goldfinch-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Lesser Goldfinch Images"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was thrilled to take several male Lesser Goldfinch images on my last trip to Farmington Bay WMA. It was a bright, sunny day, and I was enjoying it and myself.<\/p>\n

\"MaleMale Lesser Goldfinch perched on a greasewood \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/1250, ISO 640, +2.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I have taken far more images of American Goldfinches than I have of this species. When I have Lesser Goldfinches in my viewfinder, I am always delighted.<\/p>\n

Lesser Goldfinches are primarily found in the western U.S., Mexico, Central, and South America. They are smaller than American Goldfinches, thus their common name. I think ‘Western Goldfinch’ may have been a more suitable name. It is my opinion that the word ‘lesser’ carries as many negative connotations as birds with ‘common’ in their names.<\/p>\n

Male Lesser Goldfinches are colorful even in their nonbreeding plumage as my images show.<\/p>\n

\"LesserLesser Goldfinch male on a greasewood \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/2000, ISO 640, +1.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Lesser Goldfinches are gregarious birds that often form large flocks at feeding sites and watering holes. There were quite a few Lesser Goldfinches<\/span><\/a> in and around the clump of Greasewoods where I photographed both of these males. There were so many that I had a hard time selecting which of them to focus on.<\/p>\n

Taking images of the goldfinches on a cool morning at Farmington Bay WMA was fun. It was only a few minutes later when a Sharp-shinned Hawk<\/span><\/a> flew in and scattered all of the smaller birds.<\/p>\n

It was a great morning at the WMA with plenty of birds to focus on, blue skies, sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and the peace and quiet I adore.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

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