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Birders

Donkees

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19. It seems Goldfinches aren't too pleased eating with other birds ...

Reply to wendyb-NC (Reply #17)

Tue Feb 15, 2022, 06:06 AM

Feb 2022

They often fight at the feeders and beak smaller birds. It's probably why specific Goldfinch feeders have so many ports, more 'chairs' at the table. They might be happier foraging on the ground.

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Goldfinch today getting his spring colors [View all] Walleye Feb 2022 OP

It's the state bird of Iowa. rsdsharp Feb 2022 #1

In the summer the males are bright yellow like canaries with black wings and a black cap Walleye Feb 2022 #5

I knew that. I just didn't know they colors were different rsdsharp Feb 2022 #6

This is how they look here from the summer Walleye Feb 2022 #7

That's what they look like in the summer in my state of Iowa, too. rsdsharp Feb 2022 #8

Beautiful pic! MLAA Feb 2022 #2

Thank you! Walleye Feb 2022 #4

I noticed the change of colors, too. In West Tennessee. 70sEraVet Feb 2022 #3

Slideshow: The annual plumage cycle of a male American Goldfinch Donkees Feb 2022 #9

Cool thanks. Looks like they're changing right on time here Walleye Feb 2022 #10

Thank you, for the descriptive diagram of the gold finch wendyb-NC Feb 2022 #17

It seems Goldfinches aren't too pleased eating with other birds ... Donkees Feb 2022 #19

That would make sense wendyb-NC Feb 2022 #20

These birds don't start breeding until summer, so they don't have as great a need to feed any chicks Donkees Feb 2022 #21

Beautiful picture of a beautiful bird I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2022 #11

Thank you. Have a lot of them this year Walleye Feb 2022 #12

Just lovely. Thank you for sharing. niyad Feb 2022 #13

That's a beautiful photo. Percy Feb 2022 #14

Ours here in the greater Chicago area are still quite... 3catwoman3 Feb 2022 #15

I saw a bird last week at a park (known by birders) near my home... C Moon Feb 2022 #16

Great catch! StarryNite Feb 2022 #18