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A female House Finch snatched a sunflower seed from the feeder and flew to join her younger ones on a branch of the magnolia tree. Curious as to why she would not eat it right away, I soon found out.
17 Sunday Dec 2017
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A female House Finch snatched a sunflower seed from the feeder and flew to join her younger ones on a branch of the magnolia tree. Curious as to why she would not eat it right away, I soon found out.
Sukanya Ramanujan said:
I’ve heard that adult birds lose a lot of weight bringing their babies up. I can see why- nice photos
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DG MARYOGA said:
I think it’s time to come over your place again and enjoy all the magnificent bird and nature photos you share with us,dear Hien.
Sweet your storytelling Finch series,most tender the third scene 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Doda!
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bluebrightly said:
These are some of the nicest House finch pictures I’ve seen – I love the way the background gives that cold, wintery feeling. I am amazed that a female is feeding a full grown male at this time of year! Crazy, no?
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neihtn2012 said:
Maybe that male is just a big baby! 🙂 Thank you for commenting!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Beautiful and cute series, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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Mary said:
Loved opening your post Hien, awesome series of these beautiful finches. Actually they are stunning, so close that could reach out and feel them. Really wonderful work!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Mary! I’m happy that you like these photos.
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Amy said:
So very lovely! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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quietsolopursuits said:
I wonderful series showing the adult feeding the youngster, but it seems awfully late in the season for her to still be feeding him. Although, I’ve seen cardinals feed their young all through the entire first winter for their young.
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neihtn2012 said:
Jerry, I was surprised too. The House Finches appeared out of nowhere, and there were many of them. Like you I was surprised that parents were still feeding their children this late in the seasonn, but I am no expert on them.
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Meta said:
Those shots of the three finches on that branch are just perfect. The magnolia buds just add to the charm.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! Glad you like these photos.
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Jim Streeter said:
Winter can be a difficult time to find food. Great photos.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Jim! In the wild, it can be even more difficult. That’s why birds migrate, if they can.
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Eliza Waters said:
Typical teenager! 😉
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neihtn2012 said:
Agree! 🙂
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dweezer19 said:
These are marvelous shots. The contrast is perfect.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cheryl!
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landscapearchitecturephotographyrjstyles said:
My cat likes those birds
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neihtn2012 said:
Hmm…
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