Mr Greenfinch by maggiemae

Mr Greenfinch

Escaped the confines of the bedroom thanks to elves, pixies or superman himself!
This hanging feeder was ignored for some days then they found it! The green finches took preference with sparrows and others at the bottom of the tree. This one fought off several opponents then decided that to perch on the feeder itself had a better result for him. He got to the stage he couldn’t eat anymore but still wouldn’t budge! Good for getting a better shot!

Three good things;
1. Saved a few tricky situations in the fridge. … Eat one, chuck one!
2. Organising group to go on a train excursion later in the year which is a first for NZ Rail. The best of the mountain passes, West Coast explorations with meals and accommodation organised! Only 90 passengers.
3. I think John is happy “her indoors’ is back doing things!
A beautiful capture. So clear.
June 1st, 2015  
Beautiful
June 1st, 2015  
You've captured this scene beautifully! Looks of pretty colours and nice light.
June 1st, 2015  
Beautiful capture. We used to have a lot of greenfinches but a lot were killed of by a fungus on peanuts. Today I sawthe first one in about 5years on our feeder
June 1st, 2015  
Mr Greenfinch is very lovely maggie
June 1st, 2015  
Lovely capture. Glad you are feeling better. Fav
June 1st, 2015  
Wonderful capture
June 1st, 2015  
Lovely capture of the greenfinch. They are very greedy and quite aggressive when it comes to food! So pleased you are out of the bedroom! Don't overdo it to soon! I love the sound of the train journey - how exciting!
June 1st, 2015  
@kelly2 So they like peanuts? I've got some really old ones - so might put some out for a bunfight!
June 1st, 2015  
Lovely!!
June 1st, 2015  
Bev
Fantastic capture, Maggie! It looks almost like our American Goldfinches but a little duller. He looks like he rules the feeder! Fav! I've never been on a train before. I hope you have a fantastic adventure!
June 1st, 2015  
Fabulous detail! Pretty little birdie!
June 1st, 2015  
A beautiful shot Maggiemae , great detail and colour -- he certainly has found this a tasty morsel !
June 2nd, 2015  
Absolutely fabulous! Great detail and color here! The best part? You are up and about again!
June 2nd, 2015  
great shot, excellent detail
June 2nd, 2015  
Great to see you up and about. Beautifully captured bird.
June 2nd, 2015  
Fantastic capture...focus, feather details, colors, dof
June 2nd, 2015  
the train trip sounds fantastic.
June 2nd, 2015  
Super details... what a pretty bird! So glad you are free, too. :)
June 2nd, 2015  
He will soon do away with his little perch
June 2nd, 2015  
@digitalrn There's nothing left to perch on now! I'll have to get another bird cone
June 2nd, 2015  
Whoohoo! You are out of bed! Congrats on that and on a terrific capture.
June 2nd, 2015  
@taffy Thank you Taffy - out of the bedroom and back on the photo spotting!
June 2nd, 2015  
great capture of him and this treasure .... sounds like you may not have been feeling well , glad you're better . Now to go back and see the pictures I missed.
June 2nd, 2015  
What a wonderful shot - Great job!!
June 2nd, 2015  
Very pretty bird.
June 2nd, 2015  
fabulous focus clarity and composition - they were patiently making sure it was safe
June 2nd, 2015  
Great shot, very detailed. Birds seem to be very aggressive where food is concerned.
June 2nd, 2015  
@shirleybankfarm Good thing we don't have to compete for food then, Shirley?
June 2nd, 2015  
@annied Safe is their second name, I would expect! Even though there are few predators here in this area! Certainly not a hedgehog or even a possum!
June 2nd, 2015  
Probably he was too heavy to fly after all that fill. Beautiful shot. Glad you're up on your feet again.
June 2nd, 2015  
@sangwann So am I, Dione - not up to jousting with a knight yet though!
June 2nd, 2015  
Beautiful capture
June 2nd, 2015  
Glad you're on the mend Maggiemae - you need to feed yorself up like this little chap... nicely done this one.
June 2nd, 2015  
Beautiful capture! So pleased you've escaped the bedroom!
June 2nd, 2015  
What a beautiful bird! Love the colors and pattern of the feathers. Fav
June 2nd, 2015  
Great shot and focus :)
June 2nd, 2015  
great colors. nice to be up and about, am debating whether to embrace the "her indoors" designation myself (or object to it)
June 2nd, 2015  
Lovely colour and detail. Glad you're improving.
June 2nd, 2015  
Beautiful bird and shot Maggie...Fav
June 2nd, 2015  
Beautiful.
June 2nd, 2015  
Brilliant colours a beautiful vibrant shot a fav
June 2nd, 2015  
Good DoF, POV, lighting, and colour
June 3rd, 2015  
Wow, the colors and sharp details are just fabulous in this shot. Nice one!
June 3rd, 2015  
Wonderful detail.
June 3rd, 2015  
Fav for me, what color and clarity
June 3rd, 2015  
brilliant sharp capture
fav
June 3rd, 2015  
So pretty!!!
June 3rd, 2015  
a most excellent shot, for sure! beautiful details on the bird's plumes. aces, maggiemae!
June 3rd, 2015  
Beautiful shot- he's very much like our Goldfinches- just a slightly different hue.
June 4th, 2015  
Mr. Greenfinch is quite colorful! Love his details. Love the background colors.
June 4th, 2015  
Love the comp and focus in this portrait of the greedy but beautiful greenfinch. Glad you are better and able to me up and about again.
June 4th, 2015  
Beautiful capture! Fav!
June 4th, 2015  
Lovely shot. Glad to hear you're up and about again.
June 4th, 2015  
Wow, glad you are up and about., and this is a wonderful shot to herald your being among the living again!! Beautiful capture, and a FAV!!
June 9th, 2015  
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