Q: I’ve been feeding nyjer to birds in my yard. Do I need to worry that the seeds that fall to the ground around the feeder will grow into invasive plants? I know thistle can be invasive. Is nyjer the ...

Here's how to attract colourful goldfinches to your garden with one simple plant that they absolutely love to eat ...

And for anyone who would love to see the magnificent birds in their garden, one of the best ways to attract them is by ...

The American goldfinch loves to eat thistle seeds. Thistle seeds found at garden centers for birds are sterile and are not the invasive thistles that will take over gardens and lawns. (Submitted photo ...

Birders spend lots of time traveling to hot spots in pursuit of various species that might just as easily be attracted to your home with a little effort. Spring is just a month away, and now is the ...

DEAR JOAN: I recently put in a beautiful birdfeeder in our garden. I filled it with a mix of premium bird feed and nyjer seeds, to attract goldfinches. No birds came, so I put a big seed bell on top ...

DEAR JOAN: During the recent cold snap I observed a small yellow finch sitting motionless on the walkway around the pool. I have a nyjer seed feeder in a maple tree on the other side of the pool, and ...

Goldfinches are a common sight in British gardens, but they are becoming more and more popular as their habits change ...