However, there are some species who don’t follow the early nesting playbook for reproduction. The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a great example of this alternate nesting behavior.

American goldfinches are a delight to watch and listen to. The birds aren't just beautiful. They display a distinctive and ...

When we think about birds and nesting, we automatically think spring. But recently photographing a ruby-throated hummingbird nest made me think, no, not all birds are nesting right away in spring.

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 ...

“American goldfinches will readily come to ... for raising baby goldfinches,” says Earley. Look out for goldfinches nesting ...