Pine Siskin Archives - Ferrara Wildlife Photography

Pine Siskin – The Obscure

The Obscure It seems as though it is usually the ‘glamour’ animals [eagles, big cats, bears, the large ungulates …] that are most often admired and celebrated. Rightfully so in many respects. They are simply stunning! But there are other ‘critters’ out there, too. A point in case is the handsome, smallish [4.5-5″], mostly seed-eating, native finch species known as the Pine Siskin. ~ Anecdote and Pine Siskin capture, The Obscure , © Jerry L. Ferrara

To The Rescue The plum tree in our yard is heavily infested with plant lice this year. Look closely at the leaves. Yet, the Pine Siskins [members of the Finch family] and others are coming to the rescue. This one has a morsel it just gleaned at the tip of its beak. ~ Anecdote and Pine Siskin capture, To The Rescue © Jerry L. Ferrara