Goldfinches amongst the cornflowers…
Sun 19th August 2012
Now that my wildflower planters are going to seed their appeal is shifting from nectar and pollen seeking insects to seed eating birds, such as goldfinches.
Even on a windy day they do a thorough job of stripping a single head before moving on… unless I disturb them by looming at the window, or stepping out onto the patio!
I’ve been watching a little woodmouse forage amongst the stems this evening, nibbling here and there on fallen seed. I will resist the urge to clear the planters come autumn, as it looks like the seed heads and hollow stems might offer winter food and shelter for all sorts.