Ember in Blue Spruce

 

A brief moment before flight.

Huntsville Cemetery is home to a small group of finches. During one morning walk, I had the pleasure of watching and photographing a pair of House Finches.

 

Female Common Rosefinch

 

It was quiet on the North Arm Wild Trail that early morning, except for birds singing.

I was about to find out how the Osprey family was doing when I spotted a bird I have never seen. The moment was exceptional, the background wasn't cluttered, the light was great and the bird wasn't about to fly away.  The brave bird turned out to be a female Common Rosefinch.  

By the way, an adult male has a bright rosy head and chest.

Generally, life is good.

Male and Female House Finches

Frigid cold morning. A small cemetery.  The paths are framed by old-century trees.  I hear birds voices but they are hiding in the dense branches.  Suddenly out of blue two House Finches land on the branch and start a short animated conversation. 

Generally, life is good!