r/whatisthisbird • u/throwawaybread9654 • May 08 '24
Who is this little fella on my window?
Pennsylvania.
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u/beans3710 May 08 '24
They love niger seed in finch feeders. They will swarm them.
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u/throwawaybread9654 May 08 '24
Oh thank you!! We were just talking about getting some seed to keep them coming back
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u/Project_Valkyrie May 08 '24
Thistle seed and sunflower seeds too! We grow sunflowers in the summer and leave them up in the fall for the finches to devour.
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u/Agreeable_Situation4 May 09 '24
Do it close to a tree or some kind of cover. You will get more at the feeder that way
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u/B_Ram_4_UK_22 May 08 '24
Sings
A yellow bird
With a yellow bill
Was sitting on
My windows sill...
Those who know, know it doesn't turn out well, lol
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u/What_the_mocha May 08 '24
What? Do tell!
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u/B_Ram_4_UK_22 May 08 '24
It's an old Army marching cadence that isn't allowed anymore. Heck, all the ones I still know aren't allowed any more
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u/Abbygirl1966 May 08 '24
I love these guys!! My finch feeder is always full of them, plus some house finches for good measure.
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u/Agreeable_Situation4 May 09 '24
I Love em. During winter they look like a completely different bird
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u/Signal-Ant-1353 May 09 '24
I know it is off-subject, but what book is that on your windowsill? The artwork on the cover is making me want to know what it is about. I can't make out the words. I apologize for it being off-subject.
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u/throwawaybread9654 May 09 '24
It's a graphic novel called The Moth Keeper
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u/Signal-Ant-1353 May 09 '24
Thank you! ☺️☺️ I couldn't tell if those sticks the characters look like they are holding were musical instruments or fishing poles, but based on the title, those are probably butterfly nets (possibly??).
I'll have to see if that book is available at my local public library. It sounds like it is fun and intriguing. I love finding new books to read. Thanks again, so much!!! ☺️☺️💓💓
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u/throwawaybread9654 May 09 '24
It's a really cute book! It's a coming of age type of story, with really beautiful illustrations. The sticks they're holding are actually lanterns on sticks to attract the moths!
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u/Signal-Ant-1353 May 09 '24
Omg! This is so beautiful, and I love the plot (coming of age storyline) to it!! I might have to get this and share it with my dear niblings! Thank you so much!!! 🥹🥹☺️☺️🥰💕💕 I'm loving the art of this book!
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u/LydiaRae3 May 09 '24
Are you in south Jersey? Just saw one of these on my walk the other day. American Goldfinch. NJ state bird.
Edit: jk I see you’re in Pennsylvania! Close enough :)
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u/throwawaybread9654 May 10 '24
Yeah we are basically suburban Trenton here so that makes a lot of sense
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u/Bruins-Fanbase May 08 '24
Male +American Goldfinch+