New food source

As I looked out my window it looked like snow in August! At closer examination I found a male and female American Goldfinch also called a Yellow Canary by us common folk. These 2 were enjoying picking the seed out of this Thistle Weed. Kind of like us picking fresh berries rather than store bought.

I really tried to sneak up and get a picture of both digging around for their feast but was unable to get close enough. I did manage to get the female. The male was very active going in and out. While the female was sure to get her full reward of fresh food.

These Goldfinch enjoy seeds and insects. They nest in the late summer and use the silky down from wild thistle for the nest. They tend to fly in small flocks and twitter during flight.

Now the funny story behind this weed in our yard is as follows. I was trying to be helpful and push mow. As I did this I lopped down "a mini forest" of thistle weed. When my man got home he was not pleased with my attempt to help. He was saving these weeds to take photo's of. There was a bit of bickering back and forth. Me saying "there just weeds!" and "I don't want picker weeds all over the yard as they seed" Him saying "they're art" All said and done the mower puked out on me so some "art weeds" were saved. Good thing because now our birds have more yummier food and nesting materials to choose from.

We feed our finches thistle / nyjer seed but fresh is always better. Chimes and Birds has some very durable mess seed feeders that are great for finch and other bird feeding.

Until next time, enjoy those birds!