Extracting tiny seeds from a dried thistle seems like a tough way to earn your keep but this finch is a master of his trade. We watched as this guy quickly pulled seeds from the dried thistle and had himself quite a meal. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
nature has no boss 
Such a handsome bird – he’s has a lovely suit! His UK family tend to wear green or yellow so it’s wonderful to see his pink outfit. His cousins are working just as hard on thistles for seed – all of them getting fired up for winter no doubt! Great photo 🙂
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Hi, I am sure this guy was going to town on these seeds to fuel a long trip south and with the recent cold snap it looks like he fueled up just in time. Hope your day is going great.
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Where’s Mrs. Finch? 😉
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She was a bit shy that morning but also feasting on thistle just out opt sight behind several bushes. Cheers.
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😀 Behind every great man there is a great woman! lol
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and visa versa! 🙂
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The colours make this a very “warm” photo. Love the reds on this little bird, I assume his mate is rather drab by comparison.
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Yes the female finch is not as colorful but very cute nonetheless.
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What a beautiful capture – all the browns with accents of red.
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Thanks Eliza.
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I love this photo–it looks like one of those old illustrations in an Audubon book.
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Such a pretty color
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His red was shining nicely for sure in the morning sunlight. Hope you are having a great day.
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Thank you. Same to you
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Your Welcome.
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Beautiful capture Mike, very lovely
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Hi and Thanks, hope your week is off to a flying start.
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Right back at ya
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It flying just hope it is in the right direction. 🙂
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Love it!
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Thanks and hope your having a great weekend.
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Really nice!
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Thanks Barbara.
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What a pretty finch! Thanks for sharing! I have just started a poetry blog here on WordPress in case you have time to look? Today’s poem is about birdsong. Have a good day, Sam 🙂
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