Goldfinches!

Today I added to my backyard bird list -

I watched a flock of starlings come in and have a round of drinks at the stock tank that is my lily pond.

And later, a pair of goldfinches tried to buzz the thistle feeder.  The greedy house finches wouldn't give it up, but here's hoping the golds stick around and try again!

Plus, the Abert's towhees are getting quite sassy and coming right up to the bird bath feeder to scavenge downed thistle seed!  Shy and retiring birds, eh?  Hmmm. If these towhees are going to be my backyard robin replacements, I'll be happy.  They are handsome birds. 

Comments

[Joy]

We have to wait until MAY before we see those stunning Goldfinches ! .. you are so lucky !
Joy

[jenn]

Oh Joy, that luck comes with a price.

Visit me in July when my brain is melting...
Or maybe not, as posts will tend to thin out about that time as I hunker down to stay cool!

[Bogie]

I've only seen Towhees once - usually I just hear them in the forest. Of course ours are Rufus Sided Towhees, not Albert's . . .

[dguzman]

Wow, you will have so many great birds down in Arizona! Just found your blog, and I'm looking forward to reading more.