Goldfinch Behaviour Carduelis carduelis
Goldfinches are gregarious birds, both with their own kind and tolerant to other species.
Goldfinch sharing the bird bath with a Bluetit.
Adult and juvenile Goldfinches at bird bath with Bluetit.
Most small birds leave when the Woodpecker comes to eat, but the Goldfinches stay put - until he speaks to them.
They are brave enough to eat with Ring-necked Parakeets.
Some Goldfinches in the UK stay for the winter, if there is a food supply; others migrate to warmer climates for winter and return in spring.
Goldfinches accept help with soft nest-lining material.
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