The goldfinches had staked their territories and were feeding contentedly until another avian invader decided to crash the “party.” Some birdie words were exchanged, and the sparrow flew off to wait its turn while the goldfinches returned to their dining. I don’t blame them. Soon they will depart for breeding grounds in the north andContinue reading “Three’s a Crowd”
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Seeds and Sensibilities
Birds of a different feather do not often flock together, except where food is involved. Though they may have their spats, feasting seems more important than fighting. In that aspect, they seem to be just like people. #birds #chippingsparrow #goldfinch #food #seeds
Bye Bye Birdie
It’s been three days now since we last saw them; no more gold is glittering around our backyard feeder. We knew the time would come for them to fly north for the summer to raise their offspring, but it is always sad to see them go. But that is nature’s way, and in late DecemberContinue reading “Bye Bye Birdie”
Going for Gold
They arrived around Christmas, little birds dull brown in color. They were distinguishable only by their wing markings. As spring begins to unfold, their colors are changing, and hints of the the gold colors, for which they are known, are appearing. In a couple more weeks they will have their full coat of yellow feathersContinue reading “Going for Gold”
Look at the Birdies
There were no birds near the feeder this particular morning, or so I thought. Then something fluttered down to the ground. A quick look with binoculars showed not one, but three goldfinches to the left of the white pole in the upper photo. Though barely visible in the top photo, the lower, cropped and fullyContinue reading “Look at the Birdies”
Tiny Traveler
The goldfinches are back! I spotted this one at the feeder yesterday, and it was kind enough to wait for me to get the camera and take some pictures before it flew off. They usually arrive between Thanksgiving and Christmas and are a welcome addition to our backyard aviary. Though drab in color for theContinue reading “Tiny Traveler”
Gold of True Value
They had been chased away by an aggressive yellow-rumped warbler time after time, and for a while they had disappeared. But now they are back, and their little nemesis seems to be gone, at least for the time being (see https://eskildoodle.com/2023/02/02/dirty-little-turdy-birdie/). They are changing from their winter plumage to their breeding plumage, which means inContinue reading “Gold of True Value”
Dirty Little Turdy-birdie
Goldfinches used to flock to this feeder, sometimes five or more at a time, each dining delightfully at their station in peace. That was until this yellow-rumped warbler showed up. Now any time a goldfinch appears, this little monster swoops down and chases them away. I considered creative ways to let the finch know heContinue reading “Dirty Little Turdy-birdie”
Freezin’s the Reason For Feedin’
Just a few days ago, birds were seen only occasionally at the feeders. The last couple of nights, however, the temperature dropped below freezing, and now the feeders are flocked by our feathered friends. Christmas morning the low was 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and I suspect the feeders will continue be a popular place for theContinue reading “Freezin’s the Reason For Feedin’”
And Now They’re Gone
They arrive between Thanksgiving and Christmas to cheer up the holidays, though their colors are hardly festive. On arrival for their winter stay, they seem like nondescript little birds with only some subtle wing bars that verify they are goldfinches. Through the early spring they gradually brighten to their brilliant namesake plumage with a dozenContinue reading “And Now They’re Gone”
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