American Goldfinch

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  1. bethie

    bethie Young Pine

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    This pic has a hazy look to it because it was shot through the bathroom window.
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    Another Delightful yellow, Mr. Crab spider.
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  3. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Looks like he's practising his camouflage technique Bethie. He has succeeded in that photo. Thanks for posting it.
     
  4. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It took me a while to find the Finch, he certainly does blend in with the plants. That is a great photo.
    The Crab Spider blends well with the sunflower too.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I find it totally amazing how birds and insects blend so well into their backgrounds and both your goldfinch and your crab spider Bethie have the technique down to a T. :D
     



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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great shots Bethie. The crab spider is really neat looking!
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Lovely photos! I had to search for the finch.
     
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    Awsome pics! We have goldfinches coming to our sunflowers too :D
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Your pictures are awesome Bethie as always.
     
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    lexxivexx In Flower

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    They're both so beautiful, they don't even look real. At first glance I thought: "Did she accidentally post a picture of sunflowers instead of the finch?"
    :-D Nice job.
     

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