Purple Finch

Emil Baumbach

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.

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Burning Nature photography

January 30, 2023 7:20 pm

Beautifully done Emil..

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Emil Baumbach

February 5, 2023 1:41 pm

Reply to Burning Nature photography

Thanks Jamie.

Bajadreamer

January 31, 2023 7:26 am

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”.

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Mike Warner

February 1, 2023 7:07 am

I see the female much more often than the male. Wonderful shots of both!

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Emil Baumbach

February 5, 2023 1:43 pm

Reply to Mike Warner

Thank you Mike.

LinLark

February 1, 2023 5:04 pm

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.

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Emil Baumbach

February 5, 2023 1:45 pm

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I rarely see them and I was very pleased to get a clean shot. I hope one shows up in your yard soon,

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