Get facts about goldfinch nests, including where and when the birds nest, how many eggs they lay, and what baby goldfinches ...

Knowing how to attract goldfinches to your backyard is about more than setting up any old bird feeder. These gorgeous songbirds have specific eating and nesting preferences. We talked to the experts ...

Goldfinches bring bursts of color and gentle song, but their nesting and feeding patterns make them thrive in certain backyards. These late-summer breeders prefer secure, shaded shrubs or trees, ...

Backyard feeders reveal seasonal turnover, migration and the dramatic plumage change that often confuses birdwatchers.

Some birds and other animals are 'brood parasites' whose mothers leave their offspring with other species. A mother ...

Eaglets were observed in a Chicago cemetery and at a Southeast Side park this spring, marking a historic milestone.

Iknow summer is here when I see the Goldfinches return. I call them Iowa Gold, and they are the State Bird of Iowa. They color coordinate with the dandelions that are ubiquitous in our yard. I’m not ...

May can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These ...

Despite a chilly start to spring with the vernal equinox on March 20, spring’s warming blanket finally has descended. With it ...

Goldfinches are easily one of the most colourful birds you can spot in your garden. Those flashes of red, yellow and black look almost tropical against a very British backdrop. And while they're not ...