This male popped in near a feeder but didn’t stay long. It was late in the day and the lighting was poor but I was tickled to get a shot. To get both sexes was a bonus. I wish more of these birds were in our area. The male is just stunning.
Purple Finch
Country United States
State Illinois
Location DuPage County
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity At a Bird Feeder
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp01/29/2023 00:48:53
- CameraILCE-9M2
- Aperture9
- Focal Length840
- Iso800
- Shutter Speed1/640
Beautifully done Emil..
Thanks Jamie.
Gosh, I am not sure about poor lighting. You caught the colors of this bird quite well. BG, sharpness, pose, great colors. I think this image is memorable. I see these birds occasionally where I am at (San Diego County, CA). Often it is difficult to distinguish them from House Finches, but in your shot that is a “no doubter”.
I see the female much more often than the male. Wonderful shots of both!
Thank you Mike.
Absolutely gorgeous shot. I had one in my yard a few years ago, haven’t seen one since, though they seem a little more common this winter. Hoping to see one again soon.
I rarely see them and I was very pleased to get a clean shot. I hope one shows up in your yard soon,