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A Random Pause

A random pause

While watching a Great Blue Heron, I noticed a goldfinch land on a branch close to me. Of course, I took advantage of. what seemed as a random pause on a branch and clicked.

A small yellow bird perched on a twig, surrounded by a blurred green background.
Great Marsh – Indiana Dunes National Park

Birders, please correct me in the comments if this is not a goldfinch. A gallery of three images of a Northern Mockingbird were featured on “Three Sides of Curiosity.“

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Posted for Birds of the Week and Ragtag Daily Prompt – Random

I am curious to know your thoughts.

21 responses to “A Random Pause”

  1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Sweet capture, Pepper! I have had one goldfinch at my feeders daily for a month, I keep wondering where it’s friends are. I do know he/she’s eating well! 😉

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Donna. I wonder how it has been keeping your spot a secret from the others. 🤔

      Reply
  2. shoestringdiary Avatar
    shoestringdiary

    Excellent cpture, nice bokeh. 😍

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thank you very much. 😊

      Reply
  3. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    What a gorgeous bird and beautiful photo, Pepper. The goldfinch was my mother’s favorite bird, so it made me smile especially. Thanks!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Brenda. So glad the goldfinch made you smile. I think they are adorable too. 😊

      Reply
  4. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    Nice surprise and nice picture

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks. 😊

      Reply
  5. kagould17 Avatar
    kagould17

    A cute little American Goldfinch Pepper. Have a good day. Allan

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Allan. 😊

      Reply
  6. heavenlyraindrops Avatar
    heavenlyraindrops

    This one is gorgeous. The soft downy feathers, with the claws clinging to the delicate branch. All so pretty.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I am glad you enjoyed the image. Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
  7. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    It looks like a Goldfinch to me, a female or a molting male?

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks for confirming that it’s a goldfinch, Linda. Do both males and females have the yellow coloring?

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        They are both yellow, but the males, like most male birds, are always more vibrant in color. The males are very pretty, until they molt and then they look more drab like the females. I haven’t added to my home page favorite park pictures in several years, but this is a male Goldfinch. When the sunflowers bloom in late August/early September, the Goldfinch love the seeds.

        https://lindaschaubblog.net/#jp-carousel-7360

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          Thanks for the link. 😉

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            You’re welcome!

            Reply
  8. Pamela Zmija Photography Avatar
    Pamela Zmija Photography

    So beautiful, I love those little guys!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Pamela. So glad you enjoyed the image.

      Reply
  9. aura Avatar
    aura

    A bit messy-looking, but handsome. 😀

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Must have been a bit windy, giving it a bad feather day. 😉

      Reply
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