Goldfinches love Helianthus Seeds
These are the seed heads of some 8-foot high Helianthus angustifolius that I have yet to cut down.
Yesterday, I looked out the window and they were shaking like crazy, although there was no wind. They were covered with American goldfinches, which obviously love the seeds.
Thom says, “Hey. There are thistle feeders in the back yard, you know.” But the birds didn’t seem to care.
Hi Karen,
I enjoyed reading about the goldfinches. Tomorrow I’ll participate in Ithaca’s Audubon Bird Count and while there won’t be any goldfinches, we’ll have downy and hairy woodpeckers, juncos, and redpolls as well as the usual chickadees, cardinals, blue jays, and blackbirds. Maybe I’ll see a bluebird.
We had about 4 inches of snow last night, which was a blessing since the driveway had become a giant glacier. It’s easier to drive on the snow.
It was lovely to see you and Thom at Christmas.
Happy New Year.
Comment by Jean — December 31, 2007 @ 8:53 pm