The vast majority of native bird nesting takes place in spring, right after the trees green up and the flowers start to bloom. The spring nesting season feels like a frantic rush to quickly build ...

The brightly colored male American goldfinch is especially recognizable. The American regularly visits seed feeders, particularly in the east. It is often very gregarious, especially during the ...

Like American goldfinches, lesser goldfinches mostly eat seeds and often visit bird feeders. Look for them in mixed flocks with other finches and pine siskins. Plant a goldfinch garden with their ...