P.S. If you get a chance, take a look at my gallery. Any comments, criticisms, or advice on any particular pics would be more than welcome. But only if you have a spare moment! Have an awesome day!
thanks for the comments. i took a second look at the markings on this bird and am pretty sure it is a male house finch. the purple finch has purple covering most of its body. the house finch has purple on his chest only. i am pretty sure of this ID.