The different stages

until the Red Bishop has his breeding colours. They build their nests in the lower third of the reeds.

[Carole G]

What a transformation! Talk about ugly duckling!

[Margo]

wonderful story in pictures Fav

[Babs]

What a great story this collage makes.

[Denise Wood]

Wow! You've captured this so well :)

[Valerie Chesney]

This collage is intriguing & absolutely beautiful..

[Sue Cooper]

Lovely to see the different stages in this stunning collage. Fav.

[Helen Sanderson]

wonderful

[Lou Ann]

This is fabulous. I do wonder if they are the only bird that changes plumage for courting?!

[Henri Russell]

I love your collage of his transformation. I know the name holding does the same, although it seems he goes from bland to bright yellow much faster. I never saw such drastic color changes. I had a lot of finches at the location of our former house. I never see them now.

[Paul]

Lovely :-)

[Lynda McG]

Cute collage

[summerfield]

wonderful storytelling by way of photos. i like it!

[gloria jones]

Wonderful collage

[Carole Sandford]

Fantastic collage.

[Jane Pittenger]

How fun to see all the plumage phases and all nice sharp captures

[Dawn]

A fabulous collage fav

[Rick]

Great shots and collage.

[Diana]

@yorkshirekiwi @777margo @onewing @gilbertwood @happysnaps @susiemc @hrs @louannwarren @henrir @paul10 @lyndamcg @summerfield @seattlite @carole_sandford @jgpittenger @Dawn @rickster549 Thanks for the kind comments. fav's and getting it on both the TP and PP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Suzanne]

what an amazing transformation

[Diana]

@suzanne234 it certainly is wonderful to see.