Jim,
   The Goldfinch record late egg date for the state is Sept. 21 (1970), the
latest nestling date is Oct. 6 (probably from the same nest), and latest
dates recorded for dependent young are Oct. 21 (1951) and Oct. 20 (1990).

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Jim Wilson <> wrote:

> After reading about the possible fledgling Chipping Sparrow, I started
> paying a bit closer attention to the bird activity in the yard.
> Yesterday I watched 3 Goldfinches all begging for food from Mom, all
> cheeping (?) and all fluttering wings.  Mom ignored them and one flew down
> to peck at the sunflowers.  I know Goldfinches nest late, but is this late
> for them?
>
> Jim Wilson
> Queenstown




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Bob Ringler
Eldersburg MD