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A goldfinch on the thistle feeder caught my eye from the study window.
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When I went outside, I heard a woodpecker up in the oak tree, and saw him finally. Then, he dropped down to get some suet.
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Then, looking back towards the feeders, I saw a male hummingbird, getting a long couple of swallows, then the male goldfinch back on the thistle feeder. Shortly after that, a female goldfinch came to the feeder, followed by another male. Then, they all flew off.
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It was a lovely way to spend a few minutes in the garden.
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