tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post1752054700312302213..comments2023-07-07T04:36:26.819-04:00Comments on Birding In Michigan: How are your goldfinches looking?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-27765096589719744042009-04-10T14:40:00.000-04:002009-04-10T14:40:00.000-04:00No need to get your feathers all ruffled! HA!I lov...No need to get your feathers all ruffled! HA!<BR/><BR/>I love the yellow of goldfinches--so pretty.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-52323523260607310902009-04-09T09:02:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:02:00.000-04:00What a great shot!! They are such pretty little bi...What a great shot!! They are such pretty little birds. I don't see many though. Maybe because I have too many BlueJays around? I did see one or two in their winter colors this past winter. Hope I see them again.Ginnymohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865222893888430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-26608914474036416942009-04-09T08:05:00.000-04:002009-04-09T08:05:00.000-04:00Selly: Very cute and well captioned.Selly: Very cute and well captioned.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-86177383737475430792009-04-09T05:33:00.000-04:002009-04-09T05:33:00.000-04:00Surely beautiful and wonderful looking in deed!Surely beautiful and wonderful looking in deed!roentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-72500724589409750972009-04-09T04:21:00.000-04:002009-04-09T04:21:00.000-04:00I can get to looking kinda scruffy looking just li...I can get to looking kinda scruffy looking just like this. Lucky no one is taking pictures of me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-32651283697363221262009-04-08T21:54:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:54:00.000-04:00Goldfinch coloring is perfect this time of the yea...Goldfinch coloring is perfect this time of the year!mon@rchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818350642505126279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-78411698917020959022009-04-08T21:35:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:35:00.000-04:00Chris - thank you!Hillgrandmom - Even w/ his ruffl...Chris - thank you!<BR/><BR/>Hillgrandmom - Even w/ his ruffled feathers? LOL!! Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Birdgirl - He was peeking at me constantly from behind the thistle sack - it was cute!<BR/><BR/>Andy - LOL!<BR/><BR/>Jessica - I can't wait for their full yellow colors!<BR/><BR/>Wendy - I think he has a couple more weeks before he looks "normal." ha,ha<BR/><BR/>Richard - all the males are here!<BR/><BR/>Mary - same here! :-0<BR/><BR/>Deborah - ha! Aren't I terrible!<BR/><BR/>Muse - I think my ducks found a bigger pond w/ a better wine collection - lol!<BR/><BR/>Pat - your goldfinches were prettier! :-)<BR/><BR/>Retired One - I think siskins have got to be one of the most expensive birds to feed! lol!<BR/><BR/>Benny & Patsy - I will send some to you. Did you get my siskins I sent previously? :-0<BR/><BR/>Montana - thank you!<BR/><BR/>Dave - if I even look at them, they fly away!LOL!<BR/><BR/>Jayne - yes!! :-)<BR/><BR/>Eve - When is it going to melt by you?!! :-)<BR/><BR/>Willard - very nice of you to say - thank you!<BR/><BR/>Sharon -I'm worse than the paparazzi - lol!<BR/><BR/>NC - is it just me or do my birds always have annoyed expressions? ha,ha!<BR/><BR/>Kallen - I'm hoping they are looking good by next week!<BR/><BR/>Cathy - I'm glad!<BR/><BR/>Betsy - pretty soon they'll be in all their glory!<BR/><BR/>Jalynn- yours was the perfect description of my finches - lol!<BR/><BR/>Leedra - thanks. I'll give him a chance to redeem himself in a few weeks.<BR/><BR/>Andy - LOL!<BR/><BR/>Tina - I think I have the crankiest birds!<BR/><BR/>Kelly - I'm looking forward to seeing the complete finch!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-22374293291253582722009-04-08T21:13:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:13:00.000-04:00Haha! Ours are in transition too, although today I...Haha! Ours are in transition too, although today I saw an almost perfect summer goldfinch.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-10214963354836377002009-04-08T20:33:00.000-04:002009-04-08T20:33:00.000-04:00Is that what he really said..he looks a little mor...Is that what he really said..he looks a little more ornery than that..lol<BR/>Great shot..what a look!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717015543939819841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-41965445091893875532009-04-08T18:50:00.000-04:002009-04-08T18:50:00.000-04:00It just occurred to me that my comment may appear ...It just occurred to me that my comment may appear in the wrong light.<BR/><BR/>The goldfinch is shabby looking but still pretty, hence "Pretty" Shabby.<BR/><BR/>A joke gone bad.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235542882151932299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-17448683223435621612009-04-08T17:58:00.000-04:002009-04-08T17:58:00.000-04:00He is bright, but not looking yet looking up to pa...He is bright, but not looking yet looking up to par. You captured him so well.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasgreetingcards.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Greeting Cards</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://photographybyleedra.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Photography By Leedra</A>Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-70378504998584414562009-04-08T16:49:00.000-04:002009-04-08T16:49:00.000-04:00mine look just like yours. kinda ratty and new fea...mine look just like yours. kinda ratty and new feathers coming in with bare spots here and there. Nice shot!jalynn01https://www.blogger.com/profile/10105991026557439509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-68272524887549405512009-04-08T16:42:00.000-04:002009-04-08T16:42:00.000-04:00Our male Goldfinches are molting also, Shelley. T...Our male Goldfinches are molting also, Shelley. They are not the prettiest bird in the nest these days---but they will be SOON..<BR/><BR/>Great photo.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-37444471460844300912009-04-08T16:21:00.000-04:002009-04-08T16:21:00.000-04:00Da Yooper finches are still pretty darn dull. But...Da Yooper finches are still pretty darn dull. But yours gives us hope!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-5457565592360564272009-04-08T15:25:00.000-04:002009-04-08T15:25:00.000-04:00Love the shot of the goldfinch. Mine look about t...Love the shot of the goldfinch. Mine look about the same.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-25103543821034487232009-04-08T14:30:00.000-04:002009-04-08T14:30:00.000-04:00Ours are getting yellow, some of them faster than ...Ours are getting yellow, some of them faster than others. We have a couple whose molt is complete and they are beautiful. Others are still a bit ragged.<BR/><BR/>Great photograph. You catch the neatest expressions.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-40067485488176300882009-04-08T14:13:00.000-04:002009-04-08T14:13:00.000-04:00Another great photo although the goldfinch told me...Another great photo although the goldfinch told me you took the shot before she had finished her grooming. Really Shelley show a little respect....LOL SharonWildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-56990968567050294982009-04-08T12:44:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:44:00.000-04:00You've posted a lot of beautiful photos lately. I...You've posted a lot of beautiful photos lately. I always enjoy visiting and catching up.Willardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059945499957721902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-44817396329210133272009-04-08T12:34:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:34:00.000-04:00I don't even have any goldfinches yet Shelley...th...I don't even have any goldfinches yet Shelley...they are on strike because of the snow!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-61190827375135324662009-04-08T12:27:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:27:00.000-04:00They look rather pitiful as they are molting, don'...They look rather pitiful as they are molting, don't they? :c)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-2214892958414952009-04-08T12:15:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:15:00.000-04:00That's how I look first thing in the morning too! ...That's how I look first thing in the morning too! (except for the bright yellow) Now if you get a goldfinch eating out of your hand, THAT will be a coup!Dave's Bird Watching Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000579764528227895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-72017916372621323222009-04-08T10:58:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:58:00.000-04:00The Goldfinches haven't arrived here yet. I still...The Goldfinches haven't arrived here yet. I still have a few Redpolls though. Nice shot of him peeking around the sock at you.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-54341454403133140892009-04-08T10:39:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:39:00.000-04:00I don't know what happen to our Goldfinches. They ...I don't know what happen to our Goldfinches. They didn't stay aroung long,sad to say.<BR/>PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-80399765033108683792009-04-08T10:34:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:34:00.000-04:00Wow...even though he is having a bad hair day, it ...Wow...even though he is having a bad hair day, it still mut have been a thrill to see him at the feeder.<BR/>We haven't seen any of them here. But man, are we going through the thistle with the pine siskins. I'll need to have a bottle drive or spaghetti feed fund raiser pretty soon to keep up with it. :-D<BR/> <A HREF="http://myretirementchronicles.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Retirement Chronicles</A>The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001026973715727252.post-35324170058182509592009-04-08T10:05:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:05:00.000-04:00Our Goldfinch are looking much less respectable fo...Our Goldfinch are looking much less respectable for the upcoming dating season! I've caught a few on my camera out the kitchen window yesterday. They're posted today on my blog.Pat Dolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724006295082940515noreply@blogger.com