I came home from a trail walk with my young nephew and my older sister earlier this evening to find a “family” of yellow finches–I counted three–in my Black-Eyed Susans. They are a skittish bird, so I was excited to get this photo after stepping gingerly out of the car. (In fact, afterwards I was exclaiming “I did it! I did it!” like a three year old.) 

Yellow Finch: The male is hard to miss in this photo, but can you spot the female? She’s there!

I will be on the lookout for these golden cuties in the future!