From the time I first started watching and feeding the birds in my yard,
I have always seen
I have always seen
The American Goldfinch.
They visit me sporadically, but I see them in every season.
Of course the males are prettier in the summer,
bright yellow, sporting black caps,
but I enjoy their muted yellow, light greenish color in the winter.
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I was in desperate need of a new thistle feeder for them,
and the hubs picked this one up for me.
This is a great feeder and has brought so many more goldfinches to the yard.
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This picture was taken on October 15th
and the goldfinch looks to be sporting a little orange as it molts.
If you are interested in the annual plumage cycle of a male goldfinch,
you can read about it and see how it changes each month here.
The American Goldfinch is New Jersey's state bird, how nice for us!
Sharing today with
bright yellow, sporting black caps,
but I enjoy their muted yellow, light greenish color in the winter.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6AQVVHX9WuwxC-61xnb1Q86JoPW0Zl6vIhzL7qVwOa3gHqJ8XbuyH-hicxKrn2hZM5CedJx1FpOQWgpts278-8T4bKhc1bt2VxaKfPUuBgzJtaTT7a764gwV-Y5dRyf8lIKTnet_VyU/s1600/DSCN6702.jpg)
I was in desperate need of a new thistle feeder for them,
and the hubs picked this one up for me.
This is a great feeder and has brought so many more goldfinches to the yard.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xY6rMC4BJn878y_WVnnPD7EsJNNetYY4U-_h8jmNy61Nl7NmJAiXFLEzGUT-7Xoumvt0vhRms2oX0KTHyqehCPgWDpB9DkdUIm38ZEhfpzQE-jzKLljoVoE_9V-vEQ_81KGvI5egUoE/s1600/DSCN7436.jpg)
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This picture was taken on October 15th
and the goldfinch looks to be sporting a little orange as it molts.
If you are interested in the annual plumage cycle of a male goldfinch,
you can read about it and see how it changes each month here.
The American Goldfinch is New Jersey's state bird, how nice for us!
Sharing today with
24 comments:
I discovered golfinches here this past year! Such pretty birds! Beautiful photos, Debbie!
It is a very attractive little bird and always welcome at a backyard feeder. Like House Finches also, they are quite prone to conjunctivitis so it is really important to keep your feeders clean, which I am sure you do.
We had a few goldfinches to visit this summer, I didn't know what they were. They are very pretty little birds.
So pretty! Wonderful photos as always, Debbie!
xoxo
I used to feed these too:)
Hello< love the sweet goldfinches. I was looking for a new thistle feeder, one that the squirrels won't ruin. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. PS, thanks also for leaving a comment on my post.
I have a similar feeder but smaller, I had them for a little while and then they just weren't coming anymore, so sad. That last photo is especially beautiful!
We haven't seen any yet but we are getting house finches and warblers...none have their bright colors yet. Love your new feeder...very nice!
You're very lucky to have them visit your feeders. Lovely looking birds.
Beautiful photography of the finches ~ looks like a great feeder too!
Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful pics.The bird I usually see here in every season is called "Bem-te-vi"(kiskadee or Pitangus sulphuratus).It is beautiful and I love watching it!Hugs!
I didn't know it was the state bird. That's awesome! Beautiful photos!
Lovely photos, I especially like the last one.
Thanks for sharing these thoughts and photos on the Goldfinch bird. I enjoyed reading about these lovely birds. I especially like the last photo; the colors are beautiful.
Blessings and hugs!
Hello. It is a beautiful bird. Great photos!
Great photos! How nice to have them as your state bird.
We see a lot of them here in Mississippi.
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful! Wonderful photos, Debbie!
Happy Day to You:)
I think I need to get a feeder like this one...mine I have now, has no perching tray like that. Terrific pics.
This weekend you've made us at I'd Rather B Birdin very pleased with your bird species and commentary...thanks!
It is a cute state bird!
What beautiful shots. I love these birds, they are so pretty and you can look out and see the bright yellow.
I wanna know why I never see goldfinch down here. Not fair.
You always have such lovely feathered-friends stopping by, for treats and photos! Thank goodness too.
loving that feeder! I remember how our goldfinch loved thistle seeds -- and the best part is that the squirrels, jays, and starlings do not!
Such a cute little bird, lovely pictures here Debbie, thank you.
All the best Jan
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