23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Contemplative American Goldfinch and Dried Thistle Flowers
The American goldfinches in our neighborhood tend to shy away from people. This male was an intriguing exception. He saw me walking in September '24 and perched on these dried thistle flowers just a few feet away, looking oddly conspicuous.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Dublin, Ohio, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T3i |
| Copyright: | © Connor Brennan |