Goldfinch

The Goldfinch that has a fondness for thistles. The more thistles in an area the more of these birds will be present. The seeds from Thistles is their major food source. These birds generally build their nests from Lichens and Mosses high up in trees branches. Goldfinches were once a highly sought after bird to be kept as pets. Thankfully when the Wildlife Act was put into place in Ireland this became illegal and these Wild Birds can remain in the wild.