How to Attract Goldfinches
Goldfinches are found in most habitats across North America, including backyards. To attract goldfinches to your yard, we recommend offering the right food and designated finch feeders or a designated finch-feeding station.
Recommended Food
We recommend offering fresh Nyjer® (thistle) because it is goldfinches’ favorite feeder food. Nyjer has a high oil content and is an excellent energy source for these active birds. Our Finch Mix is a great option, with a 50/50 blend of Nyjer® (thistle) and Fine Sunflower Chips (Goldfinches two favorite foods!).
Finicky Finches Need Nyjer
Nyjer® (thistle) attracts finches of all kinds. Its high oil content is an excellent energy source for active birds and is best used in our specially designed finch feeders. It is important to keep the food fresh for our picky little eaters. Nyjer has a thin shell and is vulnerable to spoilage while in the tube. Once seed starts to dry out and become stale, finches will turn up their beak for fresher forage. Replace Nyjer seed in feeders every three to four weeks if it is not being actively eaten. Store your Nyjer in an airtight container for a longer shelf life, and buy in quantities that will be used up in a few weeks.
Recommended Items
1. WBU EcoClean Finch Feeders accommodate goldfinches’ small bills and allow them to easily dine on Nyjer. Quick-Clean™ means these feeders have a removable base, which makes cleaning a breeze. They are easy to fill and hang, and parts are generally available for repairs.
2. Simply add our Weather Guard dome to your finch feeder to help keep seed dry and protect birds from inclement weather.
3. Because they locate food by sight and are sometimes intimidated by the activity of other birds, provide goldfinches with their own feeding station in an open, easy-to-find area.
4. Add a WBU Nest Ball to your yard. Goldfinches love to stuff their mouths full of the soft cotton material used to line their nests.
Create a goldfinch feeding station with our exclusive Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Hanging Hardware. It’s easy to construct and maintain. Just plant it into the ground, add the extension poles and arms, and top it with the decorative finial. Then fill and hang your feeders.
Keep your Nyjer fresh and mold-free with Feeder Fresh™. Mix it with the seed in your feeders, and the absorbent granules will “drink up” excess moisture. Feeder Fresh is safe for you and your birds.
