Backyard bird watching

[PRBuzz]

Johnny D: "So next on the agenda, I need a guide book. What do you guys suggest?"

John I've got a brand new (better classified as unused) Peterson's guide and a rarely used Audubon, we can talk trade. I have 3 guides so will not miss one. I like Peterson over Audubon, I can show you both and you choose.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by 2na

looks like a Goldfinch or a close relation

Good call Mike. Seems to be a female American Goldfinch. Picture from a state's DNR website:

Originally Posted by PRBuzz

Johnny D: "So next on the agenda, I need a guide book. What do you guys suggest?"

John I've got a brand new (better classified as unused) Peterson's guide and a rarely used Audubon, we can talk trade. I have 3 guides so will not miss one. I like Peterson over Audubon, I can show you both and you choose.

Appreciate it Phil, but I got yelled at last night when I mentioned "I might pick up a field guide tomorrow to be able to figure out what I'm looking at."

Apparently I ruined a Christmas gift from one of the grandmothers. Never did well with the whole "don't buy anything for yourself during December". I'll drop a couple hints on the Peterson's guide.

Thanks for the suggestions from you and striperman36.

[Raven]

Goldfinches are deceiving because they always change color

the females turn olive colored in the spring to be better
camouflaged when nesting

the males loose some gold ......... then regain it....

[2na]

Johnny, the best bird book out there is Sibley's Guide to Birds.

[goosefish]

Originally Posted by 2na

Johnny, the best bird book out there is Sibley's Guide to Birds.

It is excellent.