Winter Goldfinches
by Judy Ranson
(Seattle, WA)
Male & female Goldfinches at thistle feeder
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This is my favorite time of year for backyard birding! The trees are all in their fall colors, our ash tree is covered with bright red berries that attract many different birds like a magnet.
A few days ago I also put out a thistle feeder to see what it would attract. And of course, American Goldfinches were the first ones to come. They are now in their winter plumage that looks quite different from their bright yellow summer attire.
Now I keep my camera by the window to capture my feathered visitors.
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Birdwatchers victoria
Jun 16, 18 08:17 PM
Fan tailed medium sized Orange breast black fan tail Size feathers have white speckles. Babies are brown variegated and same size. Ground feeders
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Carol
Jun 06, 18 05:34 PM
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Les
Jun 03, 18 03:59 PM
I live in NW I Indiana. A pair of these birds has lived near my pond for a few years. They are dark colored with orange feet. They make loud squawks