House Finch

We finally received some snow.  With this white background the red of the male House Finch sure stands out.

A House Finch is a slender, sparrow-sized bird around 5 to 5.75 inches long with short, stubby convex bill and square-tipped tail.

House Finches remember where they can find a source of food. Once you attract certain House Finches to your feeder, they will be sure to keep coming back as long as you keep refilling your feeder.

House finches come easily to my feeders for sunflower seeds.  I really enjoy watching them.

Baby House Finches

The nest of the house finch was made in a hanging petunia basket.

My friend, Tami, had a hard time watering this hanging basket. Her sweet nieces just loved the quick peek at the nest.

These babies are about to leave the nest.

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Backyard friends

Just a few of the birds that have showed up in my backyard.

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Love the Color

We still have mountains of snow, and it will be a while before I see soil.  I am really excited to see the color of the birds.  The male House Finch is so colorful.

House Finch and Snow Update

The snow is down to 16 1/2".  We are having thunder storms today with high of 37° F.

Tomorrow we are getting snow with the high at 26° F.

 This is the view from my front door.  I am starting to see some soil!

The house finches are back.  This means warmer weather!