[Birdtalk] Backyard Birdwatching - SLC - LESSER GOLDFINCH

[Steve Carr]

Jeff,I know that Sibley and others list the Lesser Goldfinch as a summer bird, but here in Holladay, with my nyjer tube feeders up all year long, I have them every day of the year, up to 8-10 individuals, and have had for many years.  They seem to prefer feeding with their own species and often take turns at the feeders with the American Goldfinches.  Although very often, I'll have both those species and a Pine Siskin or two along with them.  Haven't had many Siskins at a time for 3-4 years.  In the spring, right after the American Goldfinches have pretty-well completely molted, they head off for the fields and I rarely have them in the summer, till about the middle of October when they come back to the yard in their winter clothes.--SteveDate: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:53:14 -0700From: jbilsky at gmail.comTo: Birdtalk at utahbirds.orgCC: Subject: [Birdtalk] Backyard Birdwatching - SLC - LESSER GOLDFINCHAt my feeders in Sugarhouse currently I have a very unusual looking female type housefinch with an all white head. I took a couple photos - I'll forward on later. Also, have a LESSER GOLDFINCH hanging out. Someone who knows something about their habits please comment on how unusual this would be for this time of year in Salt Lake City. Sibley says summer. Thank you. 
-- Jeff BilskySalt Lake Cityjbilsky at gmail.com 
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