Perry Hoffman wrote, “I caught this American Goldfinch eating thistle today at Mill Bend.”

American Goldfinches breed later than most birds, waiting to nest until June or July when milkweed, thistle, and other plants have produced their fibrous seeds, which they weave into their nests, and also feed their young.

Fun Fact: American Goldfinches are considered some of the strictest vegetarians in the bird world. They may swallow the occasional insect but it’s apparently inadvertent.

Thanks to Perry for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see more of Perry's nature photography, here is the link to his website: https://magentaraven.com/

Fog out over the ocean, and perhaps the immediate coast in places, mid-70's and sunny at my place in Anchor Bay.