The first time I noticed yellow finches flitting around was two years ago.  They were feasting on sunflower seeds from the tall stalks of once beautiful sunshine flowers that now were just pin cushions of seeds providing nourishment to the birds.   By the time I noticed them they flew away, yellow streaks to across the field to find the protection of an old tree.   These are elusive little birds.

I have been on a mission to photograph these guys.  Today when I arrived to check my garden’s harvest I saw them fly over to the fence with their not so showy finch cousins.  No sudden moves.  I walked v…..e……..r………y……..s…….l…..o……..w…….l……y through the garden and stood very still, sometimes squatting out of site waiting for  a yellow finch, also known as a gold finch, to present himself to my camera.  Finally one began streaking around the garden looking for food as his little body caught the late afternoon sun.

Hanging out on the garden fence.

Yellow finch snacking on a sunflower seed.