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Photographer shares touching image of finch mother feeding chick
Original: Mother’s Gift This image of two house finches started out grainy, but a little work smoothed it out nicely. It appears t
A wildlife photographer has shared a cleaned-up image of two house finches showing an adult female feeding a juvenile. The picture, titled Mother's Gift, was originally grainy but was edited into a clear shot. Observers note the juvenile appears larger than the adult, likely because its feathers are not yet fully grown, making the feeding moment especially striking.
Why now: The striking size contrast between the small mother and her larger chick is charming viewers.
Evidence
- Mother’s Gift This image of two house finches started out grainy, but a little work smoothed it out nicely. It appears to show an adult female feeding a juvenile. What catches my eye is that the juvenile actually looks larger than the adult — probably because its feathers are… · Swede1952@universeodon.com · 47
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