Finches

Information about finch species common in North American backyards.

A male and female house finch perched side-by-side on a backyard feeding station.

How to Attract Finches to Your Yard

The first goldfinch that landed in my yard literally stopped me mid-coffee sip 😊. That brilliant yellow plumage against my green bushes looked like someone had Photoshopped a highlighter into real life. If you’re wondering how to attract finches to your yard, trust me, it’s not as tricky as it seems. I stood there like […]

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An American Goldfinch perched on an old, decaying tree.

Why Do Goldfinches Change Color? Seasonal Secrets

Finches / Vince S

If you’ve ever watched a goldfinch at your feeder in the middle of summer and then spotted that “same” bird in winter, you probably thought, “Wait a second… what happened to you, buddy? 😲” One month it’s a bright, glowing yellow like a neon highlighter, and the next it looks like it just rolled around

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