Just like winning the lotto but better... goldfinches in my yard.

It is the highlight of my bird watching year, when the American Goldfinches arrive at my feeders. These bright little fellows really standout from the crowd!

Some years the goldfinches seem to only stay for a few days and then they are gone again.  This year, however, they have been at my feeders for at least 3 weeks!

I have a few pairs of finches in my yard.  Maybe I will be lucky this year and they will nest somewhere in the area. I understand that they delay nesting until June to ensure they are located somewhere with a dependable food source.   

As you can see from the pic on the left, male American Goldfinches have a black cap on their heads and a very bright yellow plumage.  Females have a more muted yellowish green colour. 


American goldfinches love nyjer seed and sunflower seed.  They enjoy our Mother Nature's Finch Mix immensely and I am having trouble keeping my feeders stocked right now.  Such a pity I have to work for a living, I should just be spending my days filling bird feeders and bird watching!