American Goldfinches are our latest songbirds to nest, timing their broods to the ripening of Canadian Thistle. Because of this, they have particular feeding needs in the late summer/early autumn. Also, goldfinches have a late-season molt that may make them unrecognizable to the uninitiated. Around all winter, goldfinches appreciate a heartier seed once temperatures drop.

Video content adapted from an article in the Sept/Oct Bird’s-Eye View newsletter; written by Minnetonka Store Manager CAROL CHENAULT