Skywatch Friday - Longwood Gardens in Gold

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A beautiful goldfinch finds a treat of seeds within the seedpod of a Common Cup Plant.


"Common cup-plant is a native wildflower
 in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.  
It may self-seed. 
 It typically grows to around 6', 
however, can grow to reach 9' tall."

~North Carolina Extension Gardener~


Hundreds of these Cup-Plants along a walkway near the Meadow created a dazzling display of gold at Longwood Gardens this week. We were able to spot this beautiful Goldfinch and many butterflies and bees. These photographs are part of Skywatch Friday. 







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  1. Yogi♪♪♪August 21, 2024 at 7:21 AM

    Awesome shot getting that yellow colored bird in among the yellow flowers. I love it.

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  2. TimelessladyAugust 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM

    I was thrilled. Now and then Goldfinches visit our yard, but they are very skittish, the smallest movement or sound and their off again. I hope to find a way to draw more to the yard. I've tried Niger seed, but they don't seem to find it. I will keep trying. Yes, it was a photo that thrilled me. I told my husband I need to paint it.

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