Seed Lovers

In 30 years of feeding birds in my backyard, I have found that almost any bird will visit for black … More

Birds on the Fence

While stopping at a stop sign, I noticed these House Finch and House Sparrows sitting on and flying around the … More

Almost everyday I can spot most of these birds in my backyard. The sparrows arrive in the winter and leave … More

A family of House Finch have been flying around my yard the past couple of days. They must have nested … More

During the winter months, I have Purple Finch and American Goldfinch as well as House Finch on my feeders.

House Finches, particularly males, can look very different from one to another. This is largely due to differences in their … More

Occasionally I see Purple Finch on my bird feeders.

Males suffused with raspberry red, especially on head and breast. Compared to House Finch, males lack distinct streaks on sides … More

Adaptable, colorful, and cheery-voiced, House Finches are common from coast to coast today, familiar visitors to backyard feeders. https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-finch

Adult males are rosy red around the face and upper breast, with streaky brown back, belly and tail. In flight, … More