This is my entry for the Feathered Friends - Show Me A Photo Contest Round 59 which is hosted by 
I took my photos of this little American Goldfinch when I was visiting Cromwell Valley Park in Baltimore County, Maryland. This one is a male which is more brightly colored than the female. During Winter though he is not as brightly colored. I took these in late Spring so his bright yellow feathers were really noticeable and caught my eye.
I'm happy that I was able to catch this small bird as it didn't stick around long before flying off. I've only seen them a few times in my own yard and have never had my camera close by to catch one. They definitely are a beautiful and cheery color and they also sing a delightful song. I did have a few house finches show up pretty regularly to my feeders last Spring but then we had to stop filling the feeders for a few months due to a bird illness throughout our state. I'm hoping they show up again this year and that the American Goldfinch visits as well.
All photos and text by me 
