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January 25, 2008

Friday Feathers

The male House Finch (below) is a huge disappointment for me. It's not about the photo, which I think is fine. It's the fact that I misidentified this bird. I really thought it was a Purple Finch but no such luck. After posting this photo in a forum, the birding experts confirmed its identification and told me, "You'll know a Purple Finch when you see one...

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It may not be a Purple Finch but at least the shot is a good one! :-)

Cindy

Comments

Yet another superb shot - have you ever thought of compiling them together to make an American bird book?

Brain matter deposited by: zed on January 25, 2008 3:56 PM

... and even if i only comment every 1001th post... i am always here and its always good to see and read you....

Brain matter deposited by: pheerce on January 31, 2008 6:06 PM