Goldfinches are like ketchup: First non'll come and then a lot'll. Apologies to Ogden Nash, who initially wrote, "The Catsup Bottle — First a little and then a lottle." And to Richard Armour, who ...

If you hang a bird feeder outside your home, there’s a good chance that your first visitor will be some kind of finch. We have five kinds of finches in Marin: the reddish house finch and purple finch, ...

There's nothing more peaceful than watching the bird feeder through the window as you sip your morning coffee. Observing your feathered friends provides a respite before the busy day ahead — and ...

The birds were flocking to the feeders earlier this week, just before the season’s first snowfall that occurred overnight. Our goldfinch numbers peaked to over 50. Joining them were four pine siskins, ...

This fall, several amateur birdwatchers asked me what happened to the goldfinches. They hadn't seen any at their feeders for a while. Now more recently, I have heard reports they are back. So where ...

During the coming of this new season, we look forward to the arrival of migrant birds that wintered to the south of us. And they do arrive. Some may have already made their appearance. But we have ...

The change of seasons and a series of cool fronts brings northern birds to North Florida and South Georgia. They try to take advantage of northerly winds to help them on their journey. Some, such as ...

Quiz question: Name a bright yellow bird, one that seems invariably chipper, has an unusual diet, moves around in flocks of its own kind and lives among us in disguise all winter. If “male American ...

The bright yellow American goldfinch is a favorite of backyard bird-watchers. Discover how to attract these birds with their ...