New to birding? Start with the basics. Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your ...

The vast majority of native bird nesting takes place in spring, right after the trees green up and the flowers start to bloom. The spring nesting season feels like a frantic rush to quickly build a ...

Get facts about goldfinch nests, including where and when the birds nest, how many eggs they lay, and what baby goldfinches eat.

On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and a looping flight over last year’s corn stalks. The bird’s presence feels ...

Today, Brooklyn Bird Watch features Heather Wolf’s photo of the American Goldfinch, caught by her camera as it appears to have just finished eating the brilliant yellow petals of a flower about the ...

Anyone who makes a regular habit of watching birds will recognize that there is a predictable rhythm to the seasons. Winter is the harshest time of year and as a result, there are fewer species to ...

I am a creature of habit and I always write my column on a Thursday. On this particular morning, I find myself luxuriating in an unexpected, but most welcome, deviation from my normal routine. A huge ...

During a recent live bird presentation to Nature Day Campers at Chippewa Nature Center, Barb and Joe Rogers of Wildlife Rescue Association asked children to name their favorite bird. One favorite was ...

Whoever thinks we do not have colorful birds in Montana has not seen the American goldfinch. Carduelis tristis has other names, including willow goldfinch, thistle bird, yellow bird and wild canary ...

There’s a new kid on the block. It looks like a male American goldfinch that visits thistle feeders showing off its yellow plumage complemented by a black cap and black wings. The new kid is also a ...