American Goldfinch

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Greg,
Thanks for the compliment. I used a Canon 10D with a Sigma 50-500, ISO 100, f8.0 1/250. I was about 50 feet from the bird with the lens at 500mm. This image is of course cropped with slight unsharpen mask.

Chunk & Kit,
Thanks for your comments. I liked the seed on the ear as well. At your request I've include another shot in a slightly different pose. I also have a link to the gallery where three Finches are on the feeder:

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...sort=1&cat=500

TekkenAttic, Nina & FadderUri:
Thank you for interest and comments. Nina, capturing the "personality" is always a bonus when photographing wildlife. It's not always possible but it's great when you get it.

Bill