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Pine Siskin (not Goldfinch Female)

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Posted by Daniel Loomis on March 4, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Pine Siskin (not Goldfinch Female)
Early evening shot with flash & Better Beamer.
40D, 100-400@400, f5.6, 1/250, ISO 400, cropped.
Posted by Rob Graham on March 4, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Nice detail, and it doesn't look overflashed either. However, it isn't a goldfinch. You have a Pine Siskin instead. Pine Siskins and goldfinches often feed together. The heavy breast streaking and the yellow wing feathers are key features.
Posted by Aaron Szabo on March 5, 2009 at 12:12 AM
That's a pretty bird and a well composed photo.
Posted by Brad Mangas on March 5, 2009 at 10:21 AM
A wonderful little gal Daniel, nicely captured.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on March 5, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Rob is absolutely correct. I was just following Aesop's statement about "birds of the feather." I stand corrected!

Thanks Rob.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Siskin, schmiskin ... I really like this shot. The soft light really compliments the subject and your flash was well controlled revealling a lot of nice detail. Well done Daniel!
Posted by Larry Daniel on March 5, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Another very nice photo Daniel!