Saturday's Critters and
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| Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 26, 2021 |
American Goldfinches,
Spinus tristis, breed later than most North American birds, waiting until there are plenty of plant seeds available in the Summer months. Unlike many other birds, they do not eat insects. You can attract them to your yard by offering seeds on the ground or in a hanging feeder.
They are common birds across much of North America. Those in the north migrate south for the winter, but those of us with mild winters get to enjoy them all year!
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| Two male Goldfinches and one female |
The males are brilliant yellow, but the females have more muted colors to give them camouflage on their nests. The females seem to be more camera-shy and seem to prefer feeding on the ground.
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Your goldfinches are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGoldfinches are some of my favorite birds! They are so pretty and every one is a little different! They are long gone from Florida now! Enjoy them there!
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ReplyDeleteThe Goldfinch are so pretty in the breeding/summer season. The males are bright and beautiful. Great shots! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!
Such pretty birds!
ReplyDeleteThey are so handsome in their bright yellow!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThey are such beautiful birds, their song is lovely. We have a few now and then at the feeder. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird!! I especially like seeing both male and female in one photo!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day and thank you for taking time to share this with us birders!!
Oh so common, but oh so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful little birds!
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun to watch these little Finches.
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Yes, they are special birds, aren't they? We have them year-round, even here in S. Wisconsin, but their colors are so brilliant and they're so much more active and vocal in the warmer months. Beautiful little, cheery birds. :)
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