
An American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) perches on a branch of the Rose of Sharon bush. It was quite windy today and I think the birds were feeling the cold.
2018/10/02 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch | Tags: American Goldfinch, Bird, Finch, Nature, Outdoor, Spinus tristis | 2 Comments

A male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) in his fall and winter colours. He just finished have a good preen and is thinking quite well of himself! Showing a white spot on his forehead I think he has a bit of Leucism.
2018/09/17 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch | Tags: American Goldfinch, Bird, Finch, leucism, Nature, Outdoor, Spinus tristis | 2 Comments

Just to break the stream of Hummers, here’s an American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
2018/07/09 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch | Tags: American Goldfinch, Bird, Finch, Nature, Outdoor, Spinus tristis | 2 Comments

Here’s another American Goldfinch. We seem to have lots of them around this past week or so, and I can’t resist them when they pose so nice for me!
2018/05/21 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch | Tags: American Goldfinch, Bird, Nature, Outdoor, Spinus tristis | 2 Comments

An American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
2018/05/19 | Categories: American Goldfinch, Finchs | Tags: American Goldfinch, Bird, Finch, Nature, Outdoor, Spinus tristis | 8 Comments

A lovely American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) perched in the Cedar tree in our backyard.
2018/04/28 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Cedar Tree, Finch, Nature, Outdoor | 4 Comments

On a gloomy very wet morning this male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) in his bright breeding plumage, brightened my day!
2018/04/13 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Birds | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Nature, Outdoor, Spinus tristis | 2 Comments

Ice is the word today! After a night of freezing rain this American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) seems a little put out by it all! Can’t say I blame him!
2017/12/28 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Birds | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Freezing rain, Ice, Japanese Maple, Nature, Tree | 8 Comments

Here’s a forelorne little fellow. I think he got left behind by his buddies. He’s the only one that is still around. A sad looking American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
2017/12/11 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, Alone, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Nature, Outdoor | 4 Comments

Four American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) enjoying the Niger seed a feeder in our yard.
2017/09/11 | Categories: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Birds | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

Here’s an American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) getting photobombed by a like bird.
2017/08/15 | Categories: B.C., Birds, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

Not quite grasping the reason for this water feature, the cement birds make a good perch, as this juvenile American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) will attest!
2017/08/13 | Categories: Birds, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

An American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) sitting on the long stem of a Crocosmia that is just about to flower!
2017/07/29 | Categories: Aldergrove, Birds, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Bird, Finch, flower, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

A pair of American Goldfinch males, Spinus tristis, on the Niger Feeder. The whole yard was in shadow with the sun going down except for a beam of light, highlighting these two birds! It was quite amazing!
2017/07/11 | Categories: Birds, Finch, Goldfinch, Uncategorized | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Nature | 4 Comments

An American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) stands on the edge of the bird bath, all puffed up against the cold
2017/06/16 | Categories: Birds, Finch, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Bird, Finch, Gold Finch, Nature | 4 Comments

A dominant American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) male perched on a branch. I say dominant becuase he spends half his day chasing away other Goldies from the feeders in our yard!
2017/06/08 | Categories: Birds, Finch, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, B.C., Backyard, Bird, Finch, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

This male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) perched in the bushes all puffed up against the cold and rain.
2017/05/14 | Categories: Birds, Finch, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Nature | 8 Comments

A pretty American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) on a Maple tree coming into leaf. The white in the background is the neighbours house. This guy was singing his head off!
2017/04/26 | Categories: Birds, Finch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

An American Goldfinch, hiding in our Lilac bush.
2017/04/25 | Categories: Birds, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Goldfinch, Nature | 4 Comments

An American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) male.
2017/04/23 | Categories: Birds, Finch, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Nature | 6 Comments

During Spring the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) turns into a beautiful yellow colour. This bird hints at his new colours to come.
2017/04/13 | Categories: Birds, Goldfinch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Backyard, Bird, Finch, Goldfinch, Nature | 6 Comments

An American Goldfinch all puffed up against the cold and wind.
2017/01/05 | Categories: Finch | Tags: Aldergrove, American Goldfinch, Cold, Finch, Nature, Puffed Up, Winter | 4 Comments