tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post1683157171512117135..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: A Goldfinch & Pine Siskin PartyMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-73789639574031331582020-09-29T05:43:54.700-04:002020-09-29T05:43:54.700-04:00Et, premi visuellement c'est une poubelle. Unf...Et, premi visuellement c'est une poubelle. 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I rarely see the goldfinches now<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1410007621687650832009-03-02T12:28:00.000-05:002009-03-02T12:28:00.000-05:00Anonymous is from Minneapolis suburbs, Minnesota.Anonymous is from Minneapolis suburbs, Minnesota.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-76175168595184046802009-03-02T12:27:00.000-05:002009-03-02T12:27:00.000-05:00I am not sure anymore about it being a redpoll, as...I am not sure anymore about it being a redpoll, as their isn't the red spread on the chest; these birds are very splotched with stripes, have a white stripe on wing, deeply notched tail, light colored beak, black feet, and a little scooped black bib. These birds are thin, and the redpolls I used to see were always fatter like chickadees are. They will hang 6 at a time on the suet sacks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-31016733257400242652009-03-01T20:16:00.000-05:002009-03-01T20:16:00.000-05:00Anon,You didn't leave a location but I received th...Anon,<BR/><BR/>You didn't leave a location but I received this from a friend:<BR/><BR/>It must be a redpoll -- according to my Kaufman field guide, their size is listed as 5" (exactly the same as the goldfinch). I can't think of any other small birdie that would have the red cap and red throat Anonymous is referring to.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81067367990843466472009-03-01T15:41:00.000-05:002009-03-01T15:41:00.000-05:00I haven't decided what is feeding on our thistle s...I haven't decided what is feeding on our thistle sack. I thought it was winter coloring on goldfinches, but a few of the birds are the size of goldfinches, only with a shiny dark red cap right at the top of the head, and a small red moon on the throat. They are too small to be redpolls, and not enough rose in the front to be purple finches. Ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77303436295693616232009-01-29T18:51:00.000-05:002009-01-29T18:51:00.000-05:00I wondered if I had a male Purple Finch at my feed...I wondered if I had a male Purple Finch at my feeder whener I would see a House Finch until I was able to actually see one.-The females have that wide white eyebrow that makes them easy to pick out.I agree with your opinion about Goldfinches-they go about the business of eating in an admirable way.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-28732298084759740472009-01-29T14:49:00.000-05:002009-01-29T14:49:00.000-05:00You can post as many times as you like Mary....I l...You can post as many times as you like Mary....I love to see your birds......and I agree the goldfinch is lovely.....they look a sweet and gentle bird......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-87965681319202627612009-01-29T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-29T11:16:00.000-05:00Mary, you and your new camera seem to know how to ...Mary, you and your new camera seem to know how to capture your birds at just the right time and place. Love those close-ups.Mary Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077077785157768787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-11018048139355368032009-01-29T07:06:00.000-05:002009-01-29T07:06:00.000-05:00What glorious potos! Thanks Mary fo making my day ...What glorious potos! Thanks Mary fo making my day brighter.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-43027428730998849162009-01-28T23:57:00.000-05:002009-01-28T23:57:00.000-05:00What do you mean that's it? They were so cute and...What do you mean that's it? They were so cute and such wonderful pics! The pine siskin was great because the guidebook and online it's hard to pick them apart from female house finches... in your pics it was clear!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302493174417839271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81919261476542809562009-01-28T22:09:00.000-05:002009-01-28T22:09:00.000-05:00I have always owned birds, but there is nothing li...I have always owned birds, but there is nothing like watching them in the wild. I also have a feeder just outside the window. I always wonder about the birds when I hear of the horrific storms that are hitting the east. Beautiful photo's! Just beautiful!<BR/>MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-46242780255100416732009-01-28T22:06:00.000-05:002009-01-28T22:06:00.000-05:00You caught the goldfinch and pine siskins beautifu...You caught the goldfinch and pine siskins beautifully, Mary! The siskins were reported a few miles from here and I hope to see one, but I don't think a real life look could be as good as seeing them in your photos. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-3302708198959985932009-01-28T20:31:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:31:00.000-05:00It is so cool to have good feeder birds. Thanks f...It is so cool to have good feeder birds. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81658988937083768762009-01-28T20:30:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:30:00.000-05:00They're beautiful! I think you just might need an...They're beautiful! I think you just might need another job to feed all those critters. LOL!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-80272592163844090892009-01-28T20:05:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:05:00.000-05:00We recently noticed an increase of all three types...We recently noticed an increase of all three types of birds at our feeders The siskins, goldfinch and housefinches probably dominate the backyardc feeders most of the day!! Such lovely shots of that goldfinch..it looks so serene...waiting his turn!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717015543939819841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-6138702216510314902009-01-28T17:34:00.000-05:002009-01-28T17:34:00.000-05:00That's cool Mary! I hope you get to see the Eveni...That's cool Mary! I hope you get to see the Evening Grosbeaks too--they're one gorgeous birdie!<BR/>(and I'll tell you why they've all headed south--because it's so freakin' cold in Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Michigan, yeah, well you get the idea!)RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75594998650655981952009-01-28T16:04:00.000-05:002009-01-28T16:04:00.000-05:00Everyone seems to be talking about Pine Siskins la...Everyone seems to be talking about Pine Siskins lately. Is that because you usually don't see them in the summertime? This winter is the first time I've EVER seen them! I'll have to get my thistle feeder out, though somehow I doubt they will show. There's not enough protection for them to hide. <BR/><BR/>Don't you just love the call of the Goldfinches in the Summer? Their squeaks and chips as they fly through the air or sit waiting their turn to eat. Two very lovely birds and apparently good friends : )A New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-64259793871301256972009-01-28T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:43:00.000-05:00Def a house finch. Berries are in such abundance i...Def a house finch. Berries are in such abundance in NC this winter that the house finches are extra berry-colored and easily confused for purple finches at a a distance. Purple finches are burly buggers--you'll know it when you see it!<BR/><BR/>Re an earlier comment: Siskins are northern birds that occasionally irrupt down South. Having a BIG irruption this winter!<BR/><BR/>I've got nothing but siskins and goldfinches lately. And gloomy clouds, so few photos. Glad to have yours to enjoy instead!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-66990921856123309592009-01-28T15:39:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:39:00.000-05:00You WILL know a purple finch when you see one. Th...You WILL know a purple finch when you see one. They are dipped-in-raspberry finches.<BR/><BR/>Love that pic of the goldfinch getting the "bunny ears" from the other finch higher up!Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-85577341823620056942009-01-28T13:11:00.000-05:002009-01-28T13:11:00.000-05:00I'm so glad the siskin mob has moved to your house...I'm so glad the siskin mob has moved to your house. They partied here for far too long.<BR/><BR/>Can't believe the yellow your goldfinches have. Ours have yet to change at all. I can't wait!NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-48494974937063017042009-01-28T12:27:00.000-05:002009-01-28T12:27:00.000-05:00Mary you can write about Goldfinches and Pine Sisk...Mary you can write about Goldfinches and Pine Siskins any time. Love the pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-70555436947322316722009-01-28T09:33:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:33:00.000-05:00Sorry Mary. it is a male House Finch. He sure has...Sorry Mary. it is a male House Finch. He sure has on his breeding colors early. I quick way to tell the difference between the male House and Purple Finch is the belly stripes. House has them...Purple doesn't.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875150610109193368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-86043173823650282822009-01-28T09:27:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:27:00.000-05:00I don't think I've any pine siskins but maybe I ne...I don't think I've any pine siskins but maybe I need to look closer. I counted about 75 birds at the feeder yesterday morning--mostly goldfinches. Great photos.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-36202538593511317152009-01-28T09:25:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:25:00.000-05:00We've had huge numbers of goldfinches this year, w...We've had huge numbers of goldfinches this year, with a fair number of pine siskins mixed in. We've even added two additional thistle seed feeders - like you were saying, I think one of us is going to have to get a second job to pay for all the birdseed. (I hope it's Mr. Geek.)Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.com