From Birds and Blooms · Lori Vanover · · 30s
Goldfinches and Yellow Feeders
Yellow bird feeders might attract goldfinches, but experts say patience and fresh seed are better.
In brief
Yellow bird feeders might attract goldfinches, but experts say patience and fresh seed are better. Experts say yellow feeders don't reliably attract goldfinches; fresh seed and patience are more effective. Originally reported by Birds and Blooms.
Yellow Bird Feeders
Will yellow bird feeders attract goldfinches to your yard?
“There are some good reasons to consider this idea. Goldfinches are very social, usually traveling in flocks, so a flash of yellow that suggests their own kind might catch their attention. And they are attracted to many yellow flowers in the sunflower family.”
Experts' View
Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say yellow components might help but fresh seed and patience are better.
“There are some good reasons to consider this idea. Goldfinches are very social, usually traveling in flocks, so a flash of yellow that suggests their own kind might catch their attention. And they are attracted to many yellow flowers in the sunflower family.”
Goldfinch Seasonal Change
American goldfinches molt from yellow to brownish gray by winter.
What to remember
Experts say yellow feeders don't reliably attract goldfinches; fresh seed and patience are more effective.
