Goldfinch or Pine Siskin
Saw this tweet and just had to post it. This is from the Ontario Feederwatch Program. A Charm (bunch) of Goldfinches are enjoying breakfast when one lonely Pine Siskin shows up can you see the difference? PS: Look at the chest. One of these things is not like the other! A Pine Siskin joins […]
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- Dec, 11, 2018
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Goldfinch or Pine Siskins
Backyard Bird Test Here’s a little help identifying the difference between and goldfinch and a pine siskin. Couple simple points: In our area of NE Atlanta we have goldfinches all year round. They get a little scarce in late summer as they are breeding and there is a lot of natural food around. But from […]
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- Feb, 16, 2018
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Goldfinches Love Seed
The American Goldfinches are starting to get their full color as mating season begins. As you may know by summer the males will be deep yellow and the females will be a lighter greenish/yellow color. The favorite seeds for goldfinches are: Nyjer (thistle), Sunflower Chips, and Black Oil Sunflower. During the summer you will also […]
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- Apr, 05, 2017
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