Baby Goldfinch and Mummy (or maybe Daddy)

Not sure how to tell them apart other than the size of the red patch on their heads and I didn't have time to measure. So sorry Mr or Mrs.

The babies don't get the colourful head until about 2 months old. And - strangely enough they all develop chest patches for the winter.

Adding water to the garden has really brought in a lot more birds - but apologies for the ugly chains.

Mummy, no Daddy!
1/400s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso100

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The second shot looks great. Nice unobstructed view of a very pretty bird. The shot has great details and a unique pose. Exposure is also looks good. Nice work!

Thanks Keith. I was about to swoop down from the fence onto a feeder. I tried to catch a few shoots in mid-air but missed the timing

Very well taken Damian.

I prefer no. 1 myself - it captures something of the nature and habit of the species.

Thanks Keith. Those bushes seem to host all of our local birds - they really like them.

Excellent shots, really like the first one. I only appear to get sparrows and starlings in my garden, would be nice to see some finches.

Hi Simon. What are you feeding them? They love sun flower hearts and niger seeds.

The first two are brilliant. Lot's of contrast, rich colour..

The third, probably not liked as much, with the head being the same as the wood behind, doesn't have as much impact.

Thanks, will give that a go

Another trick is to get some dried teasels, "plant" them in a pot, and sprinkle nyger seed on the heads.

Lovely shots, by the way, and a fine illustration of why I think Canon is number 1 for bird photography: vibrant but accurate colour, fine detail in the feathers but with a soft touch.

... if you "see" / "feel" what I mean?

a very nice set of shots looks like you and the 400 are working well togather .
Rob.

Very nice captures Damian. The second is my favorite.

Very nice shots, i like the pose in 2 but i think 1 is my fav. Good capture of the youngster i like how the colours are starting to show on his/her head.

Thanks guys.

Rob - I'm getting the hang of the new combo, but I'm still learning.

The tip with the teazels and niger seed is a good one. I spend about £10 a week on seed at the moment!

Great shots I would say #1 is daddy see hor the red extends behind the eye #2 the red is less extensive and not behind the eye.

great shots they are feral here in Australia lol