Thursday, April 26, 2012

Evening Grosbeaks

Yesterday they showed up. Such a great sight to see. These Birds are from the Finch family. Stocky, Noisy Finch, showing off its spring colors.

 

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Evening Grosbeak 3

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Ok so Who cares? LOL

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Ok give me a break, it is raining today, so I am entertaining myself here. LOL

 

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13 comments:

  1. WOW you got great shots of them. LOVE seeing them on our feeders and in the garden. I love their call. The pics are just stunning, Randall.

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  2. I adore and love your lovely finches. Broad billed ones by the looks of it, Obviously doggie don't care, wow the weather, capture a strike of lightning is my dream. Jus carry on, is 'kay, why stop, due to a little rain. *grins* Wonderful!

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  3. Great bird shots.
    We don't have those here.
    Cute photo of the dog
    and a great capture with the lightning.

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  4. I don't think I"ve ever seen a whiled finch in chicago, Randall. Don't think they're indiginous to here. (Most birds are smart enough to avoid the traffic fumes.)

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  5. I don't think I"ve ever seen a whiled finch in chicago, Randall. Don't think they're indiginous to here. (Most birds are smart enough to avoid the traffic fumes.)

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  6. ps - these ones are really neat lookin, tho...:-)
    Yep!

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  7. I love these...I look forward to their arrival in my garden this year! The lightning is an awesome capture! The first photo of the grosbeak framed with flowers is my favorite! Thanks for the nomination Randall!

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  8. Second one down .... very good

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  9. They are very beautiful! LOL My daughter wants to know how much your dog weighs? :P I told her I would ask.

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  10. It was just screaming for a nomination. Now you need to check out the flower post on picture this. I know you have some shots that would fit. Just guessing here. LOL

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  11. Your photographs are amazing, lovely, intimate, and Wow!!!

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  12. Your photographs are amazing, intimate, beautiful.

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