Date: 1/27/26 10:51 am
From: Jerry Davis <jwdavis...>
Subject: Re: Early Spring plumage change in an American Goldfinch flock
Consistent in Garland County and change is similar to past years. I had
some changing plumage on American Goldfinches in December.

Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs, AR




On 2026-01-27 12:19 pm, Jay Jones wrote:
> 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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