The goldfinches in the Mountain West differ from those back east. Lesser Goldfinches are a tad smaller and have dark hoods (the males) and sing a different song. But both species sure do like sunflower seeds.
East Millcreek List
No mountain hike today, but here’s what I saw and/or heard.
1. Black-billed Magpie
2. Eurasian Collared Dove
3. House Sparrow
4. House Finch
5. Northern Flicker
6. Lesser Goldfinch
7. California Quail
8. Rock Pigeon
9. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
10. Black-chinned Hummingbird
v = Voice only
Tags: black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, black-chinned hummingbird, California quail, Eurasian collared dove, house finch, house sparrow, lesser goldfinch, northern flicker, rock pigeon
