Goldfinch among the thistledown

This American Goldfinch was enjoying a hearty snack of Canada Thistle seeds. Did you know the Canada Thistle is actually native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa? It’s likely one of the first invasive species introduced to North America and received its name by early American settlers blaming its emergence on French traders from Canada.
At least the goldfinches are happy about it.

[Shutterbug]

Nice spotting and terrific capture.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful catch- I love this "little chirpers" and their bright yellow feathers!

[Mags]

Such a lovely and delightful capture.

[Paula Fontanini]

Beautiful shot!!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a bright little bird among the thistledown!

[Carole G]

Oh he looks quite different to our European goldfinches

[Issi Bannerman]

Wow, what a beauty!

[Diana]

Lovely shot of this beautiful bird.

[Susan Wakely]

So lovely.

[Wylie]

lovely shot of it amongst the thistles

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Oli Lindenskov]

Lovely😊

[Bucktree]

Fabulous capture of this bright little bird.

[Kate]

We've had lots of finches around our feeders but just recently spotted a brightly colored goldfinch

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Nice catch and he is so pretty.

[KV]

Beautiful. I’ve seen one of these flitting around our pollinator garden this morning… haven’t gotten a shot of one yet.

[Margaret Brown]

Lovely capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so wonderful!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Beautiful setting!

[Phil Howcroft]

wow perfect shot Laura

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely

[Islandgirl]

Great focus on the american goldfinch!