I grew up seeing the European Goldfinches [which ironically have very little gold on them] on a regular basis (pictured below). These days its all American Goldfinches (although there are European Goldfinches seen from time to time). I have had American Goldfinches coming to my feeder for months now - and now they are in full summer plumage rather than the duller winter plumage.
[European Goldfinch Photo by Alan Fletcher]
As you can see in one of these images, the Nyjer feeder is the most popular with them. Its amazing how quickly they can go through the seed despite how much there is! I took these pictures from my deck late this afternoon. I was actually trying to get pictures of the House Finches, which are very red (hopefully I will get them soon!).
I did not realize that the American Goldfinch is one of the last birds to begin breeding, often starting right about this time of year. There are plenty of [on the face of it] suitable places for them to nest around here.
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