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Posted by Luke Ormand on July 6, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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Photographed this in my yard the other day - I'm thinking some species of warbler? Thanks in advance.

- Luke
Posted by Nate Chappell on July 6, 2009 at 11:09 PM
The beak, posture and plumage would have me say female or young American Goldfinch Luke. :wavey:
Posted by Luke Ormand on July 6, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Ah ha. I wasn't thinking that way at all because I only have seen the males, and forgot about the different patterns between the too. I'll wait for a consensus, but you're probably spot on. Thanks

- Luke
Posted by Dennis Plank on July 7, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Looks like a female AMGO to me, Luke. If she hangs around, they make fun subject. Nice subtle coloration patterns and interesting poses.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on July 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Goldfinch was my first thought too, either juvie or female. Love the pose. :smile:
Posted by Richard Ditch on July 7, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I agree on goldfinch. Always look at the bill: this is a seed eater. A warbler has a thinner smaller bill.
Posted by Rebecka on July 7, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Luke,
For comparison, I'll post a few photos of a bird which is definitely a goldfinch (observed in a charm of goldfinches, with males singing). I believe this is a female, as this bird was photographed on May 13th in NJ, and it is my understanding that May is too early to observe a juvenile in this region. (All photos - same day, same bird.) Yours looks very similar, I think?
Rebecka
Posted by Rebecka on July 7, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Another photo.
Posted by Rebecka on July 7, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Side view.