Goldfinch Liftoff
The goldfinches have now traded their summer brilliance for softer winter tones, but it wasn’t long ago they were glowing yellow. Here, one lifts off from a red sunflower, moments after a curious bumblebee drifted in for a closer look.
From the Field
Goldfinches weave their nests so tightly that they can briefly hold water after a rain. To keep those nests secure, they rely on spider silk to bind the structure to twigs and small branches, creating a flexible yet remarkably strong foundation. (Source: Bird Feeder Hub)
