Was working in my studio this afternoon, when I spotted a pair of House Finches playing on my driveway. By the time I whipped out my camera and opened the window, they suspected they were up for a photo session, and had positioned themselves perfectly on some trees even closer.
nice capture . what was the lens
ReplyDeletethanks Tony.
ReplyDeleteWas the 100-400 at 400 6.3 1/1600
Proof Dunedin has more gingers than any other city in the World.
ReplyDeleteRedpolls
ReplyDeleteThe redpoll (Carduelis flammea), the smallest of the introduced finches, is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is now common in the South Island and lower North Island from sea level to the subalpine zone, preferring drier and higher country. In winter they gather in flocks.
Description
The redpoll is the smallest of the finches, weighing just 12 grams and measuring about 12 centimetres. They have a streaky brown body with a red forehead, and the male has a bright crimson chest in breeding season.
Diet
Redpolls eat weeds, grass seeds and insects. They sometimes harm peach and apricot crops by destroying flower buds.
Breeding
Redpolls usually nest in low bushes, laying around four bluish-green eggs with brown speckles.