Goldfinch!

[akirlu]

Actually, goldfinches, plural. A mated pair, I presume, of American goldfinches. Certainly they were in mating colors -- the female is pretty enough, but the male is spectacular in that bright yellow.

I spotted the female first, sitting on the power line that runs past the picture window to the side of the house. Then the male flitted in and started hovering around the panes of the living room windows -- not sure if he saw himself and was trying to scare off a rival, or saw me and ditto. Either way, was very impressed to see him come so close. Definitely the first goldfinches I've spotted in the yard. Hope they have brains enough to stay away from Tinka.

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[marykaykare.livejournal.com]

The last house my parents lived in was blessed with an abundance of goldfinches. They are really beautiful birds and lots of fun to watch.

Brains aren't important in avoiding Tinka -- that's all pre-programmed. Good thing too, as there's a reason for the phrase bird brain.

MKK

Must be the season

[u-must-b-joking.livejournal.com]

A male goldfinch flew into Tom and Peggy's bedroom yesterday evening. I wish the camera hadn't died, but we all got to see the goldfinch fly with startling swiftness out another open window.

Very, very pretty bird.

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

It's Jo-Ann Sensations Casual Boucle. The colorway is 'Multi'. I'm fairly sure Sensations is a house brand of Jo-Ann Fabrics, so not normally available outside that US chain, but if you can't order it directly from Jo-Ann's online operation, you may be able to pick some up on eBay or from somebody on Ravelry. Or, worst case, let me know how much you want and I can buy it for you and ship it. (I say worst case, because I am totally crap about getting to the Post Orifice to mail things.)

[farmgirl1146.livejournal.com]

How wonderful. I wish them good fortune with nesting. We definitely need more of them.