The first bird that I observed on Sunday, January 1, 2023 was a male House Finch in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a year-round resident of North America and the Hawaiian Islands. Male coloration varies in intensity with availability of the berries and fruits in its diet. As a result, the colors range from pale straw-yellow through bright orange to deep red. Adult females have brown upperparts and streaked underparts. This male finch was photographed at Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
The House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a year-round resident of North America and the Hawaiian Islands. Male coloration varies in intensity with availability of the berries and fruits in its diet. As a result, the colors range from pale straw-yellow through bright orange to deep red. Adult females have brown upperparts and streaked underparts. This male finch was photographed at Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
Birds fill our lives with joy and wonder. Constantly entertained by their melodic song, we enjoy observing their vibrant colors, watching their antics and photographing their unique expressions.
Each New Year's Day I like to take note of the first bird I see or photograph. This becomes my First Bird of the Year to be included in my gallery of first birds. This gallery contains some of my First Bird of the Year images from past years that are available as downloads and fine art prints. To view the gallery, click here or on the photo collage below. When you are in the gallery, click on a thumbnail to enlarge an image. To navigate the images, click on the arrows. To see the captions, click on the (i) symbol.
Each New Year's Day I like to take note of the first bird I see or photograph. This becomes my First Bird of the Year to be included in my gallery of first birds. This gallery contains some of my First Bird of the Year images from past years that are available as downloads and fine art prints. To view the gallery, click here or on the photo collage below. When you are in the gallery, click on a thumbnail to enlarge an image. To navigate the images, click on the arrows. To see the captions, click on the (i) symbol.
