A bird that I rarely see. Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus). Not an unusual bird, but one that just doesn’t show up here on my mountain. In all my years of capturing images of birds, I’ve only had two occasions to photograph a Purple Finch. Once in 2010 and once in 2017.

The Purple Finches that spend their summers in Canada, seek warmth during the summer in the central and southeastern US. Those that live in the northeastern US and on the Pacific coast choose to stay put year round. Sure wish they’d swing by here more often. I’d love to see more of them.