I had my camera trained on the American Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis) at the feeder in late April of this year. I usually do not get to see them in their bright yellow plumage and black cap, so I was really excited that they stayed long enough. As I was snapping away, I saw one lean toward another. I have seen Northern Cardinals feeding one another and thought, “Oh, that’s so sweet!”
These pictures are dreadful, and I normally wouldn’t post such poor quality, but I just HAVE to tell this photo-story. The bird on the left is a female goldfinch (no black cap)
What the heck?! How un-chivalrous! I could not see at the time that the male did not have a seed or other offering in his beak. No, looking back, I can see that his beak was simply open. How rude!
Well, I hope he was happy. I guess he needed all those seeds to himself! I’d like to see him try to win her over later when it’s time to start a family!
July 15th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
That is so cute! I didn’t think they were dreadful! Thank you for sharing!
marcela