Daily Archives: April 20, 2021

Pine Siskin!

Pine Siskin: Kennebunk, Maine, USA — There are years when we do not see any Pine Siskins in our yard…in fact, most years we do not see any. They must pass through each year, but it is rare that they visit our feeders. I had to do a double take when this bird landed on one of the feeders under the trees by my backyard photo blind. Right size and shape for another Goldfinch…but no…right coloration (on first glance) for a female House Finch…but no. Pine Siskin! In the photo you can see what I could not see from my blind…the touch of yellow in the wings. This is a dullish female, but even so a delight to see up close. Sony Rx10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Polarr and Apple Photos. ISO 320 @ f4 @ 1/500th.