American Goldfinch, Tail Flared
This male American Goldfinch in full breeding plumage was captured on 4/16/2006 with his tail flared widely in the photographer's backyard in North Chesterfield, VA. A Canon 1D Mark II camera with 300 mm f/4 lens and 2x extender was used; 1/50 sec @ f/8, 100 ISO.
