I had a pair of goldfinches yesterday in the tree behind the Lab where I
work!!!!

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From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael
Blust
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:02 PM
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Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Goldfinch in breeding plumage

Holly - I had a similar situation a few of years ago.  The consensus was
that the bird had "skipped" its post-breeding molt.  Apparently this
does occasionally occur.  It is interesting that your report is also for
a goldfinch.

Mike
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Michael Blust
Professor of Biology
Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT  05764
802-287-8331
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From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Holly
Hungerford
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:51 AM
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Subject: [VTBIRD] Goldfinch in breeding plumage

This morning at our feeders, for the second time in a month, I saw a
male
goldfinch in full breeding plumage. Does anyone know why this might be?
I've never seen it before.

Holly Hungerford
Charlotte, VT