[EBB Sightings] Goldfinches Warming Up

Hi all.
  This morning I spotted some unfamiliar figures
catching the sun's first rays. I had to traipse out
and around the block to get at the right angle to
really see them and discovered a small flock of
American goldfinches. It took a few minutes to ID them
because the males are between plumages and slightly
confusing. As the sun got higher, they got more
active, which, given the frost, is entirely
understandable.
  I don't know that I've ever seen more than just a
couple of these birds in the vicinity of my yard
before and I'd guess there were maybe 10-15 in this
group.
Peace,
Alan Howe
North Oakland


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