Date: 1/27/26 10:21 am From: Ashlyn Ohm <4ever4hiskingdom...> Subject: Re: Early Spring plumage change in an American Goldfinch flock
I have noticed this in Garland County. A couple of my AMGO are already changing plumage! I too was shocked by the earliness of the change.
> On Jan 27, 2026, at 12:19 PM, Jay Jones <jonesjay62...> wrote:
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> For several weeks now, my sunflower kernel feeder has been mobbed by a flock of 20+ AMGO. in the last few days I have noticed many individuals showing a faint summer golden hue with a few showing splashes of vivid gold in various spots.
>
> Isn't this change a bit early? Have other feeder watchers in NWA seen plumage changes in their AMGO clients?
>
> I wonder if the highly nutritious menu at my place is playing a part?
>
> Rick Jones
> Siloam Springs, AR
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