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European Goldfinch


European Goldfinch
Photo Information
Copyright: Pekka Valo (pekkavalo1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 53 N: 1545] (4971)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM, RAW ISO 400, Canon EF 1.4x Extender II
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-07 1:09
Viewed: 254
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
An European Goldfinch singing at RSPB Elmley Marshes nature reserve.

From Birdguides:

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

In: European Goldfinch Ca: Cadernera Da: Stillits De: Stieglitz Es: Jilguero Fi: tikli Fr: Chardonneret élégant It: Cardellino Nl: Putter No: Stillits Pt: Pintassilgo Sv: Steglits US: European Goldfinch Ru: Щегол

Identification
Goldfinches are easily identified by their striking colours; red, black and white on the head and black and gold in the wings. Juvenile birds have a streaked brown head but the broad gold stripe through the black wings is already obvious. The wing pattern is so vivid that many birdwatchers don't realise that the Goldfinch has a white rump.

Habitat
Breeds and winters wherever there are weeds, especially thistles, on wasteground, hedgerows and areas of scrub.

Behaviour
In recent years Goldfinches have started to visit gardens to feed on peanuts and bird seed. This may encourage a greater proportion to stay in Britain in winter.

Migration
Most of those which breed in northern Europe migrate to winter around the Mediterranean. In Britain, the Goldfinch is a partial migrant, with some birds, mainly males, staying here in winter but others migrate in September and October to winter in Belgium, France and Spain. Females usually migrate more readily and for greater distances than males.
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  • Vinster Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 250] (1007)
  • [2008-10-07 4:13]

Hi Pekka
A really good capture of this charming bird. Excellent detail, and I like the light in the eye.
Kind Regards
Vinny

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 463 W: 11 N: 1311] (4592)
  • [2008-10-07 4:43]

Hello Pekka!
Wonderful goldfinch shot. Colors,lighting,details and compositon are perfect.TFS

bonjour,
de tres belles couleurs pour cet oiseau effarouché;
belle position qui permet d'admirer les details
brvao
vero

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2008-10-07 6:28]

Hello Pekka,
A fine close portrait of a singing Goldfinch taken from a great side POV with excellent sharpness and lighting. The simple composition is effective and pleasing.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 71 W: 0 N: 5] (382)
  • [2008-10-07 6:55]

Hi Pekka
Nice bird and good photo.Good colors and excellent sharpness.
Regards Jiri

hello Pekka

beautiful shot of the European Goldfinch, fine POV that in French
for this kind of POV we say : en contre plongé
excellent sharpness and details of its plumage, TFS

Asbed

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1347 W: 72 N: 2864] (9457)
  • [2008-10-07 10:07]

Hello Pekka,
Have to go to a meeting. Don't have time.
Excellent photo.
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2129 W: 9 N: 5957] (22516)
  • [2008-10-07 12:45]

Hi Pekka. Of all the songbird that i take i have only got one half decent picture of one. We did have some young one in the garden the summerI must try harder. You have taken this fine shot with a typical pose of this bird. Good detail amd bright colours. Well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Pekka,
Excellent size posting to have the full contact on the smallest details on this Goldfinch!
I especially loved the pose of this beauty and the good lighting!
real sharp with good colour and perfect details
my compliment
cheers
Tony

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1874 W: 245 N: 6145] (21884)
  • [2008-10-08 1:06]

Hi Pekka,
lovely shot of this singing Goldfinch.
Very good detail in the feathers.
Great exposure against the overcast sky.
Excellent colours.

Well done,
Joe

Hi Pekka, elegant diagonal composition with splendid bird, fantastic colors, fine details and excllent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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