April 1, 2011 – First sighting in spring (back yard feeder)
December 12, 2011 – Goldfinches are at the backyard feeder after a two-week absence. These must be migrating goldfinches from the north on their way to their winter residence. I brought the thistle seed feeder out of storage for them.
January 5, 2012 – Eight American Goldfinches at the birdfeeder, flocking with House Finches an House Sparrows. It has to be too late to migrate. These must be wintering here. They appear at least twice a day, once mid-morning, again mid-afternoon. |
