There’s something always cheerful about a goldfinch. Seeing one makes my heart soar. This one at Tucson’s Sweetwater Wetlands was enjoying a dip in the water. This sort of gold is beyond price, a small piece of sunshine to brighten the day.
Breaking news!! I’ve just been informed that this is a male yellow warbler, not a goldfinch. Sigh. Sorry about that. 😬 But he’s still a bright, beautiful gold! Thanks, Deborah, my birding friend and expert.
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What a lovely little chap, Janet 🤗💕
That he was, Jo. Enjoy Friday and have a wonderful weekend.
Yes, ‘sunshine’ for sure!
And you don’t even need to wear sunscreen. Lol.
A beautiful little bird……so golden 🙂
Yes, I was quite excited to see him and he splashed around in the water for quite some time.
And evidently a yellow warbler not a goldfinch. Still golden though! 😎
It is good to know the right name. Yes a golden colour of splashiness is still wonderful 🙂
Wow … much brighter than the goldfinches in my area.
I just learned it’s a male yellow warbler so that might have something to do with it. But the goldfinches we saw in Illinois were very bright yellow/gold.
It’s lovely and how delightful that you sighted it while taking a bath.
I don’t believe it’s a Goldfinch though. I think you have yourself a Yellow Warbler-Male there. 😀
Drat! I never seem to get it right. Thanks for the heads-up! 😆
LOL! That’s how I feel often when birding!
I’ve never seen a Yellow warbler like bathing. What a great sighting! 😀
Great shot, Janet! What a bright little chap he is.
He’s certainly handsome one. 😁
Beyond price, indeed! Beautifully captured, Janet.
Thanks, Amy.
Gorgeous photo Janet 😀
Thanks, Cee. Hard not to get a good shot of something this beautiful.
Great capture.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. He was such a bright spot and having so much fun bathing.
janet
Adorable bird and great shot!
Thanks very much, Dan. I appreciate the visit and comment.
janet
Ally Bean sent me! I’m glad she did! What a beautiful warm gold of the bird which is not a goldfinch. Brightens my heart it does.
Thanks for visiting and commenting, Susan. I’m happy you liked the bird. He’s a real beauty and brightened my heart as well. 🥰
janet
Warbler or finch, it’s as gold (and beautiful) as they come!
I thought so too. Glad you agree. 🙂