House finch

The house finches are the most frequent visitors to my bird feeders. I often sit quietly outside watching the birds with my camera in my lap waiting for some good photo opportunities. I was so excited when the male House Finch flew to the shepherd's hook with his youngster that I almost forgot to take pictures! When mama is getting the nest ready for a new brood, papa will continue to feed the young that have left the nest. (see photos below) A female House Finch is in the photo to the left.