How to attract American Goldfinches
Habitat
Goldfinches are found in most habitats across North America, including backyards. Unlike many birds, they molt their body feathers twice a year, in the spring before breeding and after nesting in the fall. To attract goldfinches to your yard, we recommend offering the right food and designated finch feeders or a designated finch-feeding station.
Recommended Food
We recommend offering fresh Nyjer® (thistle) because it is goldfinches’ favorite feeder food. Nyjer has a high oil content and is an excellent energy source for these active birds. They also enjoy Finch Blend and No-Mess Blends NM.
Recommended Items
- WBU Quick-Clean™ Finch Feeders accommodate goldfinches’ small bills and allow them to easily dine on Nyjer. These feeders’ removable bases make cleaning a breeze. They are easy to fill and hang, deter squirrels and come with a lifetime guarantee.
- Simply add our Weather Guard dome to your finch feeder to help keep seed dry and protect birds from inclement weather.
- Because they locate food by sight, provide goldfinches with their own feeding station in an open, easy-to-find area. Create a goldfinch feeding station with our exclusive Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Hanging Hardware. It’s easy to construct and maintain. Just plant it into the ground, add the extension poles and arms, and top it with the decorative finial. Then fill and hang your feeders.