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We have had many goldfinches at the feeders the last week. I am a little
surprised because we have a pair of merlins nesting in the back yard (with
young, I think). We haven't had many song birds this spring because of the
merlins, but the goldfinches seem not to care. We do find quite a few
remains of birds (like a few feathers) in the area and I think the merlins
are feeding well, but so far no goldfinches seen to be prey. Interesting
interaction. Merlins have to eat and feed their babies, too, but the
goldfinches are so beautiful I would hate to lose them for baby food.
