Awesome Goldfinches
Outside our front door was a wonderful sight – a male
goldfinch was sitting on one of our Astilbe plants. His beautiful gold color
was startling. As we watched, a female goldfinch flew to one of the other Astilbe plants and seemed to be watching the male. He didn’t chase her away so
perhaps they were a couple.
They sat there together/apart for several minutes until we
had to go out. Then our movement disturbed them and they zipped off and we haven’t seen them since.
A sight like that is breathtaking. I remember hearing once
that we should look for awe in each day. That is how I felt about seeing those
beautiful birds. It was awesome and started my day with enthusiasm to be on the
lookout for the incredible possibilities that nature might offer – if we are
open to seeing them.
Directions for growing Astilbe plants:
https://www.thespruce.com/growing-astible-plants-1402833
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What a beautiful bird. I love watching the robins and blue jays
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Yes, it was startling, in an awesome way. Haven't seen it since though.
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