Lesser Goldfinch
Carduelis psaltria
The Lesser Goldfinch ranges from the southwestern United States (near the coast, as far north as extreme southwestern Washington) to Venezuela and Peru. It migrates from the colder parts of its U.S. range.

Lesser Goldfinch(Carduelis psaltria) |
Description: (Carduelis psaltria) One of the many bird species I've met at "The Springs" on Santa Rosa Mountain. Southern Riverside County, California USA 2011-09-11. |
Date Taken: 2011:09:11 13:53 |
Location:
Santa Rosa Mountain |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 |
File Name: D3X2658-LesserGoldFinch |
© 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Carduelis psaltria) |
Description: (Carduelis psaltria) A female bird at "The Springs" on Santa Rosa Mountain. Southern Riverside County, California USA 2011-09-11. |
Date Taken: 2011:09:11 14:40 |
Location:
Santa Rosa Mountain |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/100 |
File Name: D3X2668-LesserGoldFinch |
© 2011 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:16 18:12 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 400 mm, f/3.5, 1/5000 |
File Name: D3X7884-LesserGoldFinch |
© 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Carduelis psaltria) |
Description: (Carduelis psaltria) A begging Juvenile at Goodan Ranch, Sycamore Canyon. Poway, California. San Diego County USA 2008-09-08. |
Date Taken: 2008:09:08 14:41 |
Location:
Goodan Ranch |
Camera Information: NIKON D2X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: jcd0025LesserGoldFinch |
© 2008 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Vista Grande site. Images from the SDNHM study of the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto Mountains. Riverside County, California. |
Date Taken: 2010:06:28 15:24 |
Location:
Vista Grande |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 |
File Name: JCD1223.LesserGoldFinch |
© 2010 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Carduelis psaltria) |
Description: (Carduelis psaltria) A "Bright" female at the springs, on Santa Rosa Mountain, Southern Riverside County, California USA 2010-08-13. |
Date Taken: 2010:08:12 18:23 |
Location:
Santa Rosa Mountain |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/50 |
File Name: JCD5408.LesserGoldFinch |
© 2010 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Goodan Ranch, Sycamore Canyon. Poway, California. San Diego County 2008-06-14. |
Date Taken: 2008:06:14 11:20 |
Location:
Gooden Ranch |
Camera Information: NIKON D2X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1500 |
File Name: JCD6941LesserGoldFinch |
© 2008 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: A juvenile bird from my Poway yard. California. San Diego County USA 2004-07-23. |
Date Taken: 2004:07:23 12:18 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D1X, 600 mm, f/9.5, 1/350 |
File Name: JCD_7178LesserGoldFinch |
© 2004 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Verbascum thapsus) |
Description: Rustler Park near the higher elevations of the Chiricahua Mountains. South Eastern Arizona. |
Date Taken: 2003:08:27 18:05 |
Location:
Rustler Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D1X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/350 |
File Name: JCD_1106LesserGoldFinch |
© 2003 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: A juvenile begging to be fed in Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:07:22 10:58 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 |
File Name: D3X3992-LesserGoldFinch-Juvenile |
© 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: A few captured moments with thirsty bathers in November with yardbirds at my Poway home. Poway California in San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2019:11:23 14:50 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: LesserGoldfinch_D5X8246-Poway |
© 2019 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Carduelis psaltria) |
Description: At the Touvelle State Recreation Area, Rogue Valley Game Management Area, near Eagle Point, Oregon. |
Date Taken: 2016:04:29 14:51 |
Location:
TouVelle State Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: D729738-LesserGoldFinch |
© 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Agua Caliente Park in Northeastern Tucson, Arizona. |
Date Taken: 2017:04:24 13:39 |
Location:
Agua Caliente Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: LesserGoldFinch_D5X7122 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: 2012 Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:16 17:56 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 400 mm, f/2.8, 1/5000 |
File Name: LesserGoldFinch_D3X7737 |
© 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: 2012 Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:16 17:58 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 400 mm, f/2.8, 1/5000 |
File Name: LesserGoldFinch_D3X7797 |
© 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Carduelis psaltria) |
Description: Poway California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2018:05:09 18:22 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2500 |
File Name: LesserGoldFinch_D503765-Poway |
© 2018 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Poway California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2018:04:26 17:42 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: LesserGoldFinch_D502833-Poway |
© 2018 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:16 17:38 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 400 mm, f/2.8, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X7664-LesserGoldFinch |
© 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree-Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Poway, Cailifornia. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:09 17:47 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 |
File Name: D3X4656-LesserGoldFinch |
© 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:12 16:25 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 400 mm, f/4.0, 1/800 |
File Name: D3X6501-LesserGoldFinch |
(C) 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Poway. San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:12 18:20 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 400 mm, f/4.5, 1/3200 |
File Name: D3X6682-LesserGoldFinch |
(C) 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |


Lesser Goldfinch(Spinus psaltria) |
Description: Molting Female. Poway, Cailifornia. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2012:08:09 17:50 |
Location:
Poway Grove Park |
Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 |
File Name: D3X4667-LesserGoldFinch |
(C) 2012 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |

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