Chowing down!

In the past several weeks, we have been inundated with goldfinches. So much so, that we are refilling our bird feeders every day practically. The flit and fly in every minute or so, sometimes perching and scrambling for position. Add in the cardinals, titmouses, chickadees and the occasional squirrel and we have a smorgasbord of activity! Our little bird visitors, so beautiful in their winter plumage, provide a spot of color in the otherwise drab winter landscape.

It doesn't take much to attract them. Hang your bird feeders filled with sunflower seed or sunflower hearts for the majority of birds or use a thistle feeder to attract the goldfinches. Once they find your feeders you'll certainly enjoy the show!


This little guy popped in this morning, cleaning up leftovers on the ground. He looks like a goldfinch, but actually is a pine warbler.




photo credit goes to hiltonpond.org