I looked out the window this afternoon just in time to catch two American Goldfinches eating thistle from my little finch feeder sock. I grabbed my camera and took a couple of photos thru the window. I tried to gently open the front door to get a clearer photo but they flew away as the door opened. Hopefully they will return. They both appeared to be females still wearing their olive green winter coats. I saw a bright yellow male a few weeks ago so went out and bought the thistle sock and hung in the tree where I had seen him. Today was the first time I had seen any visitors. It is always a delight to see new birds stopping by. There is a big blue heron here at the campground but I have yet to see him. He stops by the lake to go fishing and a lot of the campers here have seen him. I am holding out hope of seeing him and getting a photo before we leave here. One couple who have a campsite right by the lake have promised to call me next time he shows up. In the meantime enjoy these cute goldfinches.
An American Goldfinch enjoys eating from the thistle sock
Two American Goldfinches stop by for a visit
