An American goldfinch perches on a branch in New England, May 2020. Merganser Lake.
A Day on Merganser Lake
American goldfinches continue to be the top customer at my feeding station. I get dozens and dozens each day and it’s been like that for months. I only wish Nyjer seed wasn’t so expensive. It’s been fun and educational watching the goldfinches. Their plumage is constantly changing and there is great variety among the individual birds.
It is the height of spring migration. Drop me a line and let me know what you’re seeing.
(Repeat text for context: I’m running out of COVID-19 lockdown themes so from now until things get back to some semblance of normalcy, I will simply post my best photo from the previous day. You could say it fits because of its uncertainty and challenge. I’ll call the series “A Day on Merganser Lake,” even though that’s not the real name of the lake I live near in southwestern Connecticut, it’s just a nod to my favorite duck family.)
An American goldfinch perches on a branch in New England, May 2020. Merganser Lake.
Birds of New England.com 
I’m seeing Indigo Buntings which you haven’t mentioned seeing.
Blessings, Laney Canto
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Hi Laney. Thanks for writing. As of this writing (May 15), I haven’t seen any indigo buntings. I’m glad you have as they are a great bird to see. I’ve had them at my feeders only once and that was several years ago. I’m hoping they return this year, but who knows? I’ll be looking, for sure. Thanks again for writing Laney.
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