Goldfinch Encounter
As I working in the house this morning, I heard a loud bang on the French doors leading to the patio. Just as I figured, one of the little goldfinches feeding on the patio had a head-on collision with the glass doors and was laying on the ground, stunned and shaken. I grabbed my camera with the macro lens and went out to see what I could do. The poor little mite let me pet him and talk soothingly to him and didn’t even budge; then he allowed me to snap several shots of him up close. When I put my finger under his tiny talons, he perched onboard quite willingly and we both enjoyed a brief visit. Then he hopped onto the brick wall of the house where he remained a bit longer as I talked to him and assured him he’d be okay. He looked at me so trustingly and then allowed a few more pictures. Finally, when I approached him in invitation to climb aboard my finger one last time, he did so, lingered a second or so, and then took to the skies. It was a glorious moment for me, an early Christmas present from the good Lord, or at least that’s the way I see it. Just thought I’d share my sweet encounter with the goldfinch and let you see his beauty up close!
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John Edwards
A beautiful shot
Gary Beeler
That looks like a sparkle of trust in his eye.
Christopher E...
wow what a story, and yes, very fortunate for it to allow you to touch it, however spoken like a true photographer, you grabbed that camera! lol excellent shot and detail, amazing how it just stayed there, great story and priviledge!
Dennis Jones -...
It’s Ma Nature’s way of letting us get good closeups of these guys..
Nice work on this..
We get one or two banging their little heads into the window everyday..
budrfli
amazing gift for you! nd the sharing with us, thank you for this superb present!
(AUDEAN) NICK G BIGGS
this is beautiful, i luv it
audean
Alison Cornfor...
A wonderful image and a great story Bonnie!
Yool
That is such a precious gift you had dear Bonnie and how beautyful the little bird is thank you for sharing this with us .
Merry Christmas my friend !!!!
Ellen
Excellent image!!
Kimberly Palmer
Awwwwwwwww, so fantastic!! Very neat her perched on your finger, a couple times. What a sweetie, both you and the birdie…. = )
Jonicool
Oh what a precious story Bonnie, so glad he let you take some pics, he is so beautiful!
jesika
A beautifully detailed image and a wonderful story. I have “things” sticking to my plate glass to try to prevent such mishaps.
So pleased he flew away.
jx
DARRYL STUBBS
Instant fav ,and what a wonderful story.
Glenda Remaklus
Bonnie….... such a fantastic shot and journal to go with it. This must have been extremely exciting. Merry Christmas!
Adam Bykowski
The little guy looks my brother-in-law in his bearded days after he ate corned beef and cabbage and forgot to wipe off the mustard on his beard. I really don’t know what the hell I am talking about, but it is a sharp clear shot . Nice one from your weird friend, Adam.
TomBaumker
Wonderfull macro ! So sharp. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas & Happy new Year Hugs Tom
Sensiworld
Great shot !
Carol Barona
just beautiful. wonderful detail and color
Stephen Thomas
Excellent close-up! You don’t often get this close to a wild bird, you indeed were blessed for helping one of God’s little creatures.
LYN EVANS
Incredible detail, superb capture
StacyLee
This story brought tears to my eyes. Praise God he is OK!
Cecil Fuselier
Bonnie, this is a fantastic image..what detail and clarity…your work is inspiring and awesome. Thanks for sharing part of your soul with us through your beautiful pictures.