Our Bird of the Month for August is the American Goldfinch! This bright, yellow bird frequents many of our feeders throughout the year, brightening up our days as they make a flashy appearance. Unlike many birds, goldfinches molt their body feathers twice a year, once in the spring before breeding and again after nesting in the fall. As we get through their nesting season, it’s imperative that we keep them happy and well-fed!

What do they eat?

Goldfinches love Nyjer® and chopped up sunflower chips, along with many composite seeds found in nature. If you spy any plants with mature seeds in your yard or on your walks, you might be fortunate enough to watch a goldfinch surf it down to the ground and enjoy a nice feast!

Staff Thoughts

Angela: “So fun seeing them not only in my yard loving our yellow mesh finch socks but also seeing them feast on the Fundamentals Squirrel Proof Feeder out front of the store.”

Ginger: “I have WBU’s Large Quick-Clean Finch Tube Feeder with added weather guard hanging in a tree in my front yard. It’s so relaxing to drink my morning coffee and watch the beautiful goldfinches flitting around the tree branches, taking turns at the feeder, and chasing each other around like a choreographed dance. Goldfinches are so adorable!”

Julie: “I notice that the goldfinches seem to come to my finch feeder in pairs, then top it off with a visit to my birdbath! They’re very comfortable with my presence, too!”

Michelle: “I JUST LOVE GOLDFINCHES SO MUCH!!”

Nat: “Our goldfinches only eat WBU Finch Blend! Call them picky, but plain Nyjer® just does not do it for them. As soon as the Finch Blend is in our feeder, we get a whole flock of those beautiful yellow guys.”

Nick: “They never fail to brighten my day when I see them in the wild or at my feeders! It's been great to see thistle growing for them on the side of the road. I’ve even seen a few of them perched atop the flowers!”