Goldfinch
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Gardens, weedy ground.
Diet: Thistle seeds, nyjer.
Best time to spot: Tinkling call; flocks.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK garden birds.
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