Lesser Goldfinch Chicks Waiting For Breakfast all photos by Larry Jordan
OK, these Lesser Goldfinch chicks are now about 9 days old. They are beginning to get their colors but you can see they still have some down sticking out of their heads (is that cute or what?).
Hey Dad, we’re gettin’ kinda hungry here…where’s breakfast?
I can hear Dad coming…get ready
Feed me, feed me first Dad!
At the end of the feeding frenzy (and these feedings only last for 10 to 20 seconds) I was able to confirm that there are indeed four chicks in this brood.
These Lesser Goldfinch chicks should fledge around June 25th. I hope I can get some photos of their first flights. According to Cornell Lab, the chicks will perch near the nest for several days after fledging and that would be my best chance to observe this behavior. Wish me luck!
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UPDATE JUNE 23rd: When I went to work this morning there were chicks in the nest and when I came home they were gone. Goods news: 4 Lesser Goldfinches fledged. Bad news: I missed it 
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I hope you catch them, Larry. Keep the camera ready.
Those chicks are so cute and you are lucky to be able to watch them grow – and thanks for sharing with us all! I hope you can photograph the next stage too.
They look healthy and lively Larry, Nice work on these cute little fellows
@Gwen thanks. Will do.
@Mick I am having a blast watching them whenever I get the chance
@Thomas thanks for the kind words
Great job of documenting the growth of the chicks, Larry. Please continue to keep us updated.
OMG, they are beyond cute – and of course they fledged while you were away and unable to watch. Their mothers teach them that the minute they hatch.