Pine Siskin
Photo By Gene Putney

Title: Pine Siskin
State/Province/Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Nearest Area: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Nearest Town: Estes Park
Best Season: Autumn
Description: This Pine Siskin was very entertaining as I observed it working this Musk Thistle for seeds. When I started to photograph it there was very little wind, and it would get one seed at a time and casually eat it. As time went on, the wind increased and was consistent. As if in a panic, the Pine Siskin started working at a faster pace, pulling several seeds up and trying to eat them quickly before they were blown away.
Gear: Camera:Nikon D300 Lens:Sigma APO 50-500 F4-6.3 EX DG Tripod:Manfrotto 458B Ballhead:Induro BHD1