Going for the Gold

Sometimes I think that the only truly redeeming feature of an American Goldfinch from the perspective of the backyard birdwatcher/feeder is their amazing summer plumage.  And believe me that I pay quite a bill for that feature, if we chock up the sunflower seed tab to finches.  And here we are, Easter Sunday, with the glories of that summer plumage in full display!  I spotted a gang of four or five birds with all of the males sporting bright yellow colors.  For them, summer is now here.  Although their nesting season is a ways down the road.  And notice--I said gang.  They are back.  Sigh.  The sunflower seed disappears more quickly.  But the view: that makes it worthwhile.