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Post by kestrel on Jan 27, 2022 17:08:47 GMT -8
Happened upon a LEGO at Fishtrap this afternoon. The bird was in a small tree, next to the entrance off Charlotte Avenue. This was a Canada bird for me. Some terrible record shots, due to poor lighting:  Lesser goldfinch by Joel Schmidt, on Flickr  Lesser goldfinch by Joel Schmidt, on Flickr |
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Post by Gord on Jan 27, 2022 17:25:06 GMT -8
Nice work, Joel! So fun to get a surprise like that. Hope others get to enjoy it too. 😊
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Post by nickinthegarden on Jan 28, 2022 4:37:30 GMT -8
I was there on the 16th and likely briefly saw the same bird. I had noted several American Goldfinch but I just assumed it was one coming into breeding colors. I recall having a conversation with someone about it but we got interrupted and never got back to it. I assume it has been around for a while as there are bird feeders in the area. I guess it is worth a look again.
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Post by nickinthegarden on Jan 28, 2022 13:08:30 GMT -8
This morning around 9:00 a.m. I ran into Larry and John already looking for it. I think Larry spotted it first and I took some crappy record photos. Later after touring the park I came back and ran into Ben who a short while later spotted it and I managed to get a couple decent shots. Thanks for all the help guys and Joel for originally spotting it.  Lesser Goldfinch by Nick, on Flickr  Lesser Goldfinch by Nick, on Flickr |
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Post by Gord on Jan 29, 2022 12:08:36 GMT -8
Nice photos Nick!
There are two now. A female was seen and photographed. Both have flown north but I’m sure they will be back.
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Post by Gord on Jan 29, 2022 15:50:46 GMT -8
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Post by nickinthegarden on Jan 30, 2022 4:14:35 GMT -8
I suspected there might be two based on a poor quality photo I got. I am glad you were able to clarify it.
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Post by Jamie on Jan 30, 2022 9:21:16 GMT -8
Reviewing my photos later it looks like there could possibly be a third? I tried photographing the female when it appeared the first time, but ended up photographing the wrong one.
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Post by Gord on Jan 30, 2022 9:30:38 GMT -8
Sure looks good and isn’t the same as the female that’s for sure because I followed her when first seen. I think there’s three of them! That’s unreal. One of those times getting a photo of the wrong one turns into the right one more or less? 😂
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Post by Gord on Jan 30, 2022 14:21:31 GMT -8
We popped by after lunch in the rain to get Benny his lifer. We did see all three but they were enjoying the shelter and using the feeder under the big cedar tree. Pretty cool!
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Post by Gord on Feb 7, 2022 17:13:48 GMT -8
The third Lesser Goldfinch has been confirmed as a young male. Bert got a great photo of it and shared it to the Facebook page.
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Post by Gord on Feb 12, 2022 22:29:43 GMT -8
We saw the young male late this morning at the feeder. We talked to the homeowner and thanked her on behalf of us all. She said it's been a couple days since she's noticed them.
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Post by Gord on Feb 19, 2022 12:30:19 GMT -8
Earlier today we stopped by the feeder and the young male was there. We heard him sing as well!
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Post by Gord on Feb 20, 2022 22:17:10 GMT -8
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Post by kestrel on Feb 23, 2022 12:52:42 GMT -8
Larry and I saw the male and one of the other birds, this morning.
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