Season of Transition
American Goldfinch
American Goldfinches are half dressed for their weddings. The males' spring attire will be mostly gold, with a shining black cap. Quite different from the military olive-green we watched in winter.
Things changing
Now, one by one, the drab old feathers are pushed out of their shafts and replaced by the new. Season of transition.
Diane Porter
Fairfield, Iowa.
April 8, 2022