Monday, May 6, 2019

Goldfinches

 The morning sky was overcast but it cleared by afternoon.  The temperature was delightful - warm in the sun and a bit brisk in shade.  I planted the back yard plants except for the mountain mint.  There was another cardinal chase today.  At least three goldfinches came for a drink.Two were female.  Does he have a harem, or is one an offspring helping out till she's ready for her own family?

A male bluebird perched on top of the pine tree where wind gusts gave him some difficulty.  A male downy woodpecker worked on the suet.  And a squirrel leaped onto the feeder perch in a vain attempt to get some seeds before the trapdoor shut. 


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