American Goldfinch

While it has only been a few days, sometimes that is all it takes. On checking the Tree Swallow nests today there was no activity. Hopefully all the young have fledged successfully, but the window of opportunity for photographing food deliveries is gone. Conditions were not ideal this afternoon, but one of the Willow Flycatchers was active and I caught a glimpse of a Grosbeak. The only bird that took time out to pose for me,

American Goldfinch
American Goldfinch

… was one of two American Goldfinch that were busy chasing each other around.

American Goldfinch
American Goldfinch

That was OK because it has probably been a year since I tried getting any photos of one.