To get American Goldfinches to your feeders, you’ve got to treat them right! These beautiful little birds will eat sunflower hearts like many other backyard birds. But their favorite food is nyjer seed (sometimes known as “thistle” even though it really isn’t.) To serve nyjer, you need the right feeders. I have four Aspects Quick-Clean Nyjer Feeders I like very much. Here is a review.
Where do you buy bird seed for backyard birds? When you feed birds regularly, shop around for quality and price. Figure out how much you actually use each month. Buying in larger quantities from the right sources can save you money.