Red and the Peanut: ...that could poke an eye out!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

...that could poke an eye out!

When I saw this photo I laughed. I know I'd think twice before diving into that thing for a seed or two!

Study those things long and hard Mr. G.

The spines on that teasel look dangerous

to me, no matter how tasty the seed!

25 comments:

Chris said...: Hi Kelly,
Funny, but the real question is: Is he gonna think twice before getting the seeds from there ;-) I guess he did not! Beautiful picture, I love the attitude and the composition is wonderful!
Yesterday I saw a northern wheathear fyling around our garden all day, so I decided that I will start to build a kind of seeds area for this winter ;-); September 1, 2009 at 4:38 AM
gianna said...: kelly....you take very beautiful photos.....kiss; September 1, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Dave said...: Being teased by a teasel!; September 1, 2009 at 6:37 AM
Adrienne Zwart said...: Cute photo, Kelly!; September 1, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Busy Bee Suz said...: Yep, he needs a face mask. So cute Kelly!; September 1, 2009 at 7:57 AM
ShySongbird said...: So pretty! He looks so quizzical but I doubt he hesitated for long :); September 1, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Roy said...: *in my best Margaret Hamilton voice*
"We have to do these things caaarefully, caarrrefully!"

Great shot! Knowing the ingenuity of Goldfinches, I'm sure he got the seeds with not a scratch.; September 1, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Vickie said...: Great image! Also enjoyed the post of the juvenile with the male. It's not so easy to capture these, to see them before they see you and fly. But I'm working on it! I do love seeing the birds going about their daily activities!; September 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM
John said...: Hi Kelly,

Must get my Health and Safety hat on here....should there not be sign up saying ' Goggles to be worn at all times' LOL.....

Great photo.

John; September 1, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Kelly said...: John....haha...little birdy goggles. I can see them now!; September 1, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Kelly said...: Roy....I can hear Margaret saying that now!!; September 1, 2009 at 11:44 AM
FAB said...: Excellent composition Kelly. Maybe if I had a longer beak it would help! FAB; September 1, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Warren Baker said...: He's well equipped to tackle that safely kelly.; September 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said...: Cute, Kel... I'm sure that little guy found a way to get to that seed, don't you think????? They are persistent--just like I am when I'm trying to get to something to eat that I want.... ha ha

Hugs,
Betsy; September 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Montanagirl said...: Good catch Kelly! Did he dive in?; September 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Ken. said...: Hi Kelly.
As usual, another nice photograph.; September 1, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Janice K said...: At least he was wise enough to "think" about it.; September 1, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Kelly said...: ...well....he seemed to be thinking about it, but after a little bit, he skipped it and went for the thistles that were all around! More to his liking...; September 1, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Anonymous said...: Sensible bird Kelly and such a colourful one.; September 1, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Elaine said...: Great shot! I laughed when I saw this too. And what a wise bird to pass up on those almost irresitable seeds....; September 1, 2009 at 6:07 PM
holdingmoments said...: Great capture Kelly.; September 1, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Laure Ferlita said...: Isn't there a saying about the sweetest fruit is always a the end of the branch? Maybe it's the same with seeds - the ones the meanest pods are the best!; September 1, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Creative Cards said...: Lovely shot Kelly!! Love the way you captured the bird looking and thinking first. Nice to catch nature doing that isn't it :); September 2, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Mary said...: Funny! Good shot....they don't seem to be very afraid to dive into the thistle patch. I guess when you are that little and light, it is easier :-); September 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Banjo52 said...: I've never see a gold finch in such a clear and relevant setting. Absolutely great shot.; June 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

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