That splash of red says it all—male House Finch s are back in Central PA, and spring isn’t far behind. This guy is already staking out territory, his color deepened by a winter of good feeding and ready to sing up the mornings. Pennsylvania birders know this is one of the first reliable hints that the season is turning. Keep your feeders full—courtship and nesting are right around the corner. #CentralPA #HouseFinch #SpringMigration #backyardbirding #felusproductions

Spring has officially sprung in the Keystone State, and our local House Finches are putting on quite the show. These photos capture a beautiful pair right in the middle of their courtship dance. Notice the vibrant raspberry-red crown and breast on the male—that’s nature’s way of saying he’s ready for the season! Meanwhile, the female (the streaky brown beauty) is keeping a close eye on his displays. In the world of House Finches, it’s all about the "butterfly flight" and sho