Last week we had an impressive visit from some local (?) goldfinches. In theory, Virginia is a year-round goldfinch habitat, but this is basically the first we've seen of them since we moved in. About a half-dozen of them spent all day at the finch feeder, and consumed about 1/4 of the seed. I can't help but wonder if were were just a pit stop for them on their way to another location, since a) they were ravenous; b) I haven't seen them since. Hopefully they will come back, but I did snap a few photos from the inside of the house while they were pigging out.
One goldfinch and a pair of sparrows
(L) Three male and two female goldfinches; (R) Four male goldfinches!
While we're on the bird theme, my mother-in-law gave me this lovely birdhouse for my birthday. Now I just have to figure out where to put it. I'm thinking backyard since that's where the birds hang out, but I can't hang it on one of the many trees Nick is planning on taking down...
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