Birdfeeders

It’s fairly easy to attract a flock of goldfinches to your yard. Thistle bird feeders are like a goldfinch magnet! These are tube feeders that are made of wire mesh instead of plastic tubes. The goldfinches just cling to the thistle bird feeder and pull out the tiny nyjer seeds. They are great fun to watch. As they are usually in a flock, you will have a large group of pretty yellow and black small birds that not only frequent thistle feeders, but are regularly seen at sunflower seed filled tube feeders. They are also frequent bathers, so will spend much time at an elevated bird bath. They are constantly moving, chattering and squabbling with one another. They seem to get along with most other birds, except are intimidated by the more aggressive jays. They are found in open areas with some trees and shrubbery available for cover. They are common in suburban areas, parks, gardens, wood edges, etc. Besides the seeds we offer in our bird feeders, goldfinches also eat other seeds, berries and insects.