Travelers rush through the main concourse inside Grand Central Terminal, New York City.

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Photo of the week: 05.28.23 — Finch hanging on

I typically see baby and immature birds during late spring and summer. But the American Goldfinch is different. Its breeding season begins in late July, which corresponds to the peak of its food supply. That means I start seeing young goldfinch in the fields in late August. I shot this immature goldfinch clinging to the remains of a sunflower on a September morning in a field north of  …  Continue reading

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Featured gallery: May — Baby birds

Bird photography in late spring and summer can provide an observant photographer opportunities for "family" photos.  For instance, tracking a bird carrying a worm or insect can lead to shots of babies being fed in the nest. Or ignoring a parent bird hovering over your head can lead to shots of fledglings testing their independence. The photos in this gallery show a variety of fledglings  …  Continue reading

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Travelers rush through the main concourse inside Grand Central Terminal, New York City.

Travelers rush through the main concourse inside Grand Central Terminal, New York City.

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