House Finch (male)

House finches are year round residents in much of the U.S. This one is feeding on black oil sunflower seeds.

This picture was taken at the new feeder hanging over our deck. The main light is reflected sunlight bouncing off light-colored house siding, and the sun is the rim light. Feeder was hung so will often have a dark background provided by an Austrian pine at the rear of the property. This photo was taken through a glass door, which I scrupulously cleaned inside and out but the double glass still interferes with light transmission.