The leaves aren't the only things changing colors this time of year. Clockwise from top:
Goldfinch-Summer (Breeding) plumage
Goldfinch-October, beginning fall molt
Goldfinch-November (Winter) plumage
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4 comments:
Very nice goldfinch lesson. Watch them closely in your garden as the Pine Siskins have been hanging out with them in our garden. Maybe you will find a PS in your garden soon.
Lisa's right on the money. I had a couple hundred goldfinches today (no lie--it was nuts) and one lone pine siskin in the mix!
I guess it's only fitting that they change to a dullish gray, much like a winter day.
Yes, look for the pine siskins.
It's a banner year for the goldies here. There are at least 15 or 20 at one time fighting over niger seed. I just bought another small feeder.
Great photos!
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