New Bird!

Update: Thanks to @greyfeather, I've learned that this is actually a female House Sparrow, not Finch! Thanks for the information!

This sweet bird showed up a couple of days ago. It appears to be a female House Finch (please correct me if I'm wrong)

It was a horrible day for outside shots yesterday, but I was able to clean it up a little.

Thankful Day 12:
I'm thankful for my new bird feeder which has attracted so many pretty birds.

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[cheryl]

great background... and I do believe it is a finch.. could be house or purple.. I can't tell the difference in them... she is beautiful!

[Tara]

@cheribug Thanks Cheryl! Yes, the fall colors do make for a beautiful background. I agree, I can't really tell the females apart at all, but she's definitely a finch :) Thanks for stopping by!

[Ian Fisher]

Beautiful shot - lovely detail, and a beautiful background!

[Al Perry]

Nice shot. Yea terrible weather here today also.

[Colleen]

I can't tell the difference between house and purple. Nice one

[Laura]

Beautifully shot and composed. I love the way the stark lines of the cage contrast the lovely soft background. Pretty lighting too!

[Mary Downing Hahn]

It's definitely a finch but that's all I know -- nice capture.

[Tara]

@if1 @hollandcrew @httpgeffed @ljm @catwoman2 Thank you all for your kind comments. It's so exciting when a new bird comes along. I appreciate you all stopping by.

[Kerri]

Beautiful! Love the focus

[debi]

nice shot Tara.....the new feeder looks great!

[Livia]

Cute little bird! I like your composition. Lovely shot. 8)

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Ilove to spot a "new" bug or bird! I love love love the composition of ths! And the gorgeous background! This pic suggests (due to his posture and the tallness often feeder and that he is alone) that he is looking up thinking "it's ALL mine!" Fav!

[Lisa Pouncy]

I love how you've layered the bird seed :o) Lovely shot of this little finch xx

[Tara]

@kerristephens @debihas27 @myautofocuslife @psychographer Thank you all so much! I was so excited to see a different variety come to the feeder. I should probably play around with the seed some to attract others. I appreciate your comments so much!
@espyetta Thanks for the fav MB!

[GreyFeather]

Nice capture of a sparrow, resembling a female house sparrow, but not certain as many look similar. Very common year round and can often be seen in the company of house and purple finches. Not a know-it-all but an avid birder. :)

[Tara]

@greyfeather Wonderful! I appreciate your knowledge and welcome correction. I will now call her by the correct name. She loves to just hang out on my feeder. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[GreyFeather]

@tara11 I just posted a couple house finch photos taken last spring!