Categories birds nature Thanksgiving wildlife Thanksgiving is for the Birds… American Goldfinches feasting on sunflower head Post author By A. Swanson Post date November 17, 2018 No Comments on Thanksgiving is for the Birds… A trio of American goldfinches, clad in winter plumage, find sustenance in spent sunflower heads. A trio of American goldfinches, clad in winter plumage, find sustenance in spent sunflower heads. Goldfinches are most often found in flocks. In much of the U.S., these birds are year-round residents. Getting a meal sometimes requires acrobatic feats. Happy Thanksgiving! Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related Tags american goldfinches, sunflowers, Thanksgiving ← THE LANDSCAPE LETTERS → Wreathe in the Holidays with a Natural Wreath for Under $5 Leave a comment Cancel reply Δ