Amy Tabb 🇺🇦 on Nostr: A male American Goldfinch at home. I'm starting to see a little of their color change ...

A male American Goldfinch at home. I'm starting to see a little of their color change from winter colors to breeding plumage. Perching on bare hydrangea paniculata stems.

Annual plumage cycle from Sibley Guides: https://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/05/the-annual-plumage-cycle-of-a-male-american-goldfinch/

Nikon z6ii, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 2000, 700mm, tripod and gimbal.
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