Pioneers
The lesser goldfinches are sticking around, back for a fourth consecutive day. They are pretty clearly in a pair and yesterday I saw the female picking at some dry moss and inspecting some hemp twine, showing every sign of preparing to nest and put down roots. I can't quite figure out what's the record for northernmost nesting, but I think it's fair to call these two pioneers. Lesser goldfinch, backyard Olympia.
Note (5.16.23): After some days absence, they are back again.
Pioneers
The lesser goldfinches are sticking around, back for a fourth consecutive day. They are pretty clearly in a pair and yesterday I saw the female picking at some dry moss and inspecting some hemp twine, showing every sign of preparing to nest and put down roots. I can't quite figure out what's the record for northernmost nesting, but I think it's fair to call these two pioneers. Lesser goldfinch, backyard Olympia.
Note (5.16.23): After some days absence, they are back again.