These beautiful birds are showing up more often in the Chicagoland area. I’m a huge fan and always try to get a photo when I see them. This adult is enjoying a few thistle seeds in the early morning. They associate with American Goldfinch and can be seen together sometimes on the same thistle plant.
European Goldfinch
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Lake County
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp06/27/2023 18:41:02
- CameraILCE-9M2
- Aperture9
- Focal Length840
- Iso400
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Great shot of the Euro Goldfinch! Such a colorful bird.
Thanks Mike.
I would have never expected such a colorful bird to show up in the Chicago area. Besides the amazing colors, the bird looks really clean.
There is a little thistle remains on his face but yes he is overall very clean.