The Goldfinch

One of my favorite birds that I see in my yard is the

goldfinch. It's a small bird, smaller than a sparrow

and is known for it's gorgeous yellow color.

The males have a bright yellow color during mating

season and I think they are adorable in their little

black berets!

I always love the photos of the males feeding the

females as they sit on their eggs. Goldfinches have

little white eggs, usually 4-5 in a clutch and they make

beautiful, perfectly round nests. Their song is such a

sweet little melody and call. But the funnest characteristic

of all is that they can hang upside down to eat from a feeder!

You can purchase a goldfinch feeder, which has the feeding holes

under the perches so a bird must hang upside to eat.

This way they can have the feeders to themselves since

the house finches and wrens can't do it. It's really quite fun

to watch. They love to eat thistle seed which is pictured

here in this feeder. Photos from Googleimages.com