A Purple Finch in the Stream

[RobAmy]

First time I have seen this beauty in the Stream

Purple Finch by A & R Photography, on Flickr

 

[j.w]

Oh wow, pretty, pretty birdy!

 

[Mmathis]

Thanks for posting all the birdie pics! This is getting me excited because we are moving soon, and while we’ll only be a few miles south of our current home, the new location is more “rural,” and has closer proximity to forests as well as a lake in the subdivision. I’ve already spotted a bird or 2 that I didn’t recognize, so I’m really hoping for more bird interactions! Well, there are gators in the lake, and cranes and GBH’s everywhere, so also going to have to keep an eye on the pond once it gets done. Not too worried about the gators, but the beautiful, big, fish-catching birds are a worry.

 

[RobAmy]

Thanks for posting all the birdie pics! This is getting me excited because we are moving soon, and while we’ll only be a few miles south of our current home, the new location is more “rural,” and has closer proximity to forests as well as a lake in the subdivision. I’ve already spotted a bird or 2 that I didn’t recognize, so I’m really hoping for more bird interactions! Well, there are gators in the lake, and cranes and GBH’s everywhere, so also going to have to keep an eye on the pond once it gets done. Not too worried about the gators, but the beautiful, big, fish-catching birds are a worry.

It will be great seeing what the new area has to offer.

 

[addy1]

Beautiful! I didn't know there were purple finches.

 

[Gemma]

Beautiful bird and awesome pic!

 

[Gemma]

Thanks for posting all the birdie pics! This is getting me excited because we are moving soon, and while we’ll only be a few miles south of our current home, the new location is more “rural,” and has closer proximity to forests as well as a lake in the subdivision. I’ve already spotted a bird or 2 that I didn’t recognize, so I’m really hoping for more bird interactions! Well, there are gators in the lake, and cranes and GBH’s everywhere, so also going to have to keep an eye on the pond once it gets done. Not too worried about the gators, but the beautiful, big, fish-catching birds are a worry.

First thing I did when I moved from the city to the country was purchasing local wildlife books.
It was so exciting to have in my backyard, all that life I had only seen on videos.
You're gonna love it and so will your turtles

PS. if you get into wild birds, don't forget to set up a small sand bath, they love dust bathing, it gets rid of uncomfortable parasites!

 

[RobAmy]

Beautiful! I didn't know there were purple finches.

You made my day. One of the main reasons I love the photography and share what I do is for the awareness of what is out there.

 

[Lisak1]

What a beauty! My common goldfinches would be jealous to see the color on this one!

 

[GBBUDD]

As always rob some great shots. Instead of making individual posts on the birds, I think you should start one post like the wild life post , and make it strictly for birds. Who better then yourself to start it

 

[Stephen T.]

Here's a purple finch in less comfortable surroundings!

 

[Stephen T.]

As always rob some great shots. Instead of making individual posts on the birds, I think you should start one post like the wild life post , and make it strictly for birds. Who better then yourself to start it

I've been thinking of a similar new thread, "yard and pond bird visitors" or some such.

 

[Mmathis]

Good idea, but maybe separate the birds from the other critters....?

 

[GBBUDD]

Yes, a post on just birds there are plenty in everyone's back yards to have a chance to add to the post