We have seen virtually no birds at our feeder all winter, so we were pleasantly surprised to see a great wild fluttering of Goldfinch out the window a week ago, and they were back today. There seemed to be at least 20 of them, coming and going quickly. Goldfinch will normally sit at the feeder and eat seed after seed, so to see them coming and going so quickly was impressive!
They just stopped at the feeder for seconds, replaced by other presumably hungry birds. We did see a Chickadee and a couple of Nuthatch among them. Today we spotted a House Finch among them.
Meanwhile, we have two days of melting going on before we dip back to freezing temperatures. The snow is still four feet deep out the front window.
awesome captures of the goldfinch, this is so exciting. all of my feeders were knocked down by mister squirrel, each time we hang them back up, they get knocked down again. squirrels and racoons, i gave up. so i have no bird feeders right now and i really miss them.
ReplyDeleteA delightful splash of colour at the feeder. They must send the message out to all arrive there at the same time. Keep warm, down here, we lit the fire yesterday, as the temperature dipped lower.Unprecedented for March where we are, but further south I have read that heat pumps are getting turned on earlier too.
ReplyDeleteThis winter seems unprecedented everywhere!
DeleteThat’s a treat for sore eyes. Only 4’ eh? You’ve seen our pile out front, drat it all.
ReplyDeleteNice. Spring's on it way, we saw thousands of snow geese in a field this afternoon -- they'll probably be headed north tomorrow. From here they go to the north end of New York's Finger Lakes and then up to the St. Lawrence River in Quebec.
ReplyDeleteThey are such cute little birds. We have lots of them around here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful sight! It must have been such a treat to see that vibrant fluttering of Goldfinches after such a quiet winter at your feeder. Their brief visits to the feeder are so characteristic of Goldfinches—they’re always on the go! Seeing them in a group like that, with some even beginning to show their bright yellow plumage, is a lovely sign of the seasons changing. Spring truly feels closer when you catch glimpses like this.
ReplyDeleteIt’s also heartwarming to know that despite the long winter and snow still deep outside, nature is still making its way through. The Chickadees, Nuthatches, and House Finches must have been quite a sight alongside the Goldfinches. Nature has a way of bringing us joy, especially when we get to witness these little moments of beauty.
I’m sure the melting snow will bring a bit of relief for your birdwatching, but until then, it sounds like you have quite the little winter wonderland still in your front window!
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DeleteThe goldfinch are beautiful and I can imagine how lovely it is to see them at your feeder. I would be delighted to see them too.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see these birds at your feeder.
ReplyDeleteYour snow is still deep!
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I wonder if an early flock came back from wherever they spent the winter. If so they came back rather early. Good thing they found your feeder. Goldfinches are such pretty birds. Unfortunately we rarely see any although they are supposedly here.
ReplyDeleteThey are like bits of sunshine coming to visit!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing these little colourful birds in late winter. We've had trouble attracting birds since we moved here 5 years ago, but have a large flock of finches this year, likely 50 or more at times.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to see the birds? I miss feeding them, as I did at the old house. However, neither my son nor my daughter want to manage it while I'm away.
ReplyDeleteYay! That's a great sign!
ReplyDeleteI love the last photo showing them on the snow. I love the goldfinch too.
I so wish goldfinches would turn up at my feeders. Nothing so far this winter.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have so many goldfinch at your feeder. They are pretty as they change their coloring. Wow, 4 feet of snow still! How long will it take for it to melt away? Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lone Snow Bunting under our feeders yesterday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sight to have all those goldfinches in your yard. It's worth purchasing birdseeds to help them over the winter.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThere's still a lot of snow. Best that it melts slowly.