^Female in an elm.
These little goldfinches are common in Oasis Valley in the warmer months, but I have not yet recorded them in December, January, and February. They probably nest in our area, as well as in the surrounding mountains. Some winter down in the warmer oases of Death Valley 40 miles to the southwest. Oasis Valley lies at 3200 to 3800 feet elevation, while Death Valley plunges below sea level.
^Two males on thistle feeder, along with a House finch. Goldfinches can be found in weedy saltbush areas, yards, town gardens, marsh edges, and riparian groves. I have seen them eat willow catkins and buds, sagebrush seeds, wild mustard seeds, and the seeds of various gasses and wildflowers. They are always around during the summer blooming of our native pink thistle, landing on the drying seedheads and plucking out the small seeds.
^Native pink-flowered Mojave thistle (Cirsium mohavense) in Oasis valley.
^House finches and colorful goldfinches flashing white wing and tail patches fly about my feeder.
^Male.
^Female.
^Male in elm on a ranch.
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