On my trip to Arkansas, I was been delighted to capture Pine Siskin photos. I believe there was more than one siskin frequenting my friend Steve Creek’s feeders. I can’t be certain about that though because I only saw one siskin at a time.
Adult Pine Siskin in Arkansas – Nikon D500, f8, 1/640, ISO 2000, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
But the siskin or siskins came in regularly to feed on the sunflower seeds and will occasionally eat some suet too. It was a very different habitat than I was used to seeing them in Utah, where I usually saw them high in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountain Ranges.
Pine Siskin in soft morning light – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 3200, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I was been able to take some lovely photos of this species here in Arkansas in various types of light. The images I am sharing today are just a sample of the photos I have taken.
Pine Siskin looking up into the sky – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 2000, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
It was a real thrill to be able to take a frame-filling photo of these small, beautifully patterned members of the finch family.
Adult Pine Siskin perched on a branch – Nikon D500, f8, 1/640, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Pine Siskins do not breed in Arkansas. I’m a bit surprised that the siskin or siskins were still hanging around and hadn’t migrated to their breeding grounds yet. I was happy that they hadn’t yet, obviously.
Pine Siskin with a dark background – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/250, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I’m sure I will be sharing more of the Pine Siskin photos I have taken here before long. I just need to find time to edit the images of the birds and wildlife I have been fortunate enough to see and photograph.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Pine Siskin photos plus facts and information about this species.
The detail you captured with the subtle coloring of the Pine Siskin playing against the background of light and dark…is simply incredible. Thanks Mia.
Usually, we don’t have many. Only see a couple through the winter, but boy this spring a whole flock was at the feeders for several weeks. Had to buy more sunflower seeds.
You are so right about those delicate markings. Another very pretty bird.