Birds in the Yard

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

House Finch on Feeder

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

It is very hard to tell a Purple Finch from a House Finch when they both have the raspberry coloring. … More