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Re: brighter goldfinch



Goldfinches don't actually MOLT into brighter colors from now into spring. Those nice yellows are actually due to feather WEAR. Lots of surprises out there in nature!

Norm

At 08:02 PM 01/25/2003 -0500, you wrote:
Dear C-Birders,

Anyone beginning to notice a gradual brightening of goldfinch feathers? I saw one male today with bright yellow patches on his back. I know individual birds molt at different times, but I wasn't expecting this until later in the season.

Leah

p.s. Those pretty creatures can consume a small fortune in thistle during the cold weather!


Leah Campbell Cornwell, SC faeriemaiden@hotmail.com

"In order to see birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence."
Robert Lynd




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