American goldfinches breed relatively late in the year, so you may be seeing more goldfinch activity right now. Look for them plucking thistle seeds and listen for their enthusiastic songs. Here are five images of these energetic birds captured by past participants in our Photo Contest.
2013 Photo Contest Entry © Kim Nagy
2012 Photo Contest Entry © Sash Dias
2012 Photo Contest Entry © Christopher Ciccone
2014 Photo Contest Entry © Rosalee Zammuto
2014 Photo Contest Entry © Dawn Puliafico
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