Carpodacus mexicanus

We returned from our trip to the Galapagos on 5/24, and were interested to see what changes there would be in the back-yard mix of birds.

Most of the more "interesting" birds have left for other places -- no more American Goldfinches, or Warblers. Mostly what we are seeing now are the House Finches, a few Lesser Goldfinches and Pine Siskins, sparrows and black birds (Starlings, Grackles, Brewer's Blackbirds) and Doves (Collared and White-winged). By far the most numerous of our visitors are the House Finches, who are still interested in the sunflower seeds that we keep in the yard.