Friday, June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

I am an breeding male American Goldfinch
I molt my feathers twice a year
Once in the cold late winter
And again when autumn is near.

Location: Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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