This shot of two American Goldfinches was actually taken on January 1, but it is not unlike the antics we have seen on the feeders over the past couple of weeks. The birds have been on a feeding frenzy, and the courtship rituals on display have been very entertaining.
There have been dozens of American Goldfinches (which, unusually, stayed all winter) along with the usual flocks of Redpolls, Pine Siskins, Blackcaps and Jays. We had a flock of Pine Grosbeaks that frequented most of the winter, and several Evening Grosbeaks have been visiting recently also. And the ever-viscious Nuthatches never seem to let up for long either.
The Purple Finches have returned (a sure sign of Spring!). And the local news reports that the recent warm weather has brought the bears out of hibernation early, so it is now time to take the feeders down until next winter. We will miss the daily entertainment, but will gladly welcome Spring!
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