Garden Guest: House Finches

The north side of our front yard is a certified National Wildlife Federation Backyard Habitat. Really! We have a certificate! You can do the same by providing food, water, cover and places for wildlife to raise their young. It is so much fun to see all of the critters that stop by for a visit. I have a series of posts to show you our Garden Guests.

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Garden Guest:  House Finches – photo 1

Most of these photos are of House Finches, but a Goldfinch is trying to sneak into this shot. Do you see the yellow in the bottom right? It’s hard for me to tell which type finch is on the top back side of the feeder.

Garden Guest:  House Finches – photo 2

The male House Finches have red markings,

Garden Guest:  House Finches – photo 3

while the females are less flashy.

Garden Guest:  House Finches – photo 4

These pictures were taken on a very cold day with just a bit of snow on the ground.

Garden Guest:  House Finches – photo 5

Aren’t they pretty?

Garden Guest:  House Finches – photo 6

What’s happening in your back yard?

😉 -Marci