MrsD,

Your Goldfinches are totally different to ours, much more golden with no red markings. As for the Chickadee, I thought it looked exactly the same as our Marsh/Willow Tit, so I checked to see if it was an alternative name - nope, just very similar looking birds which confound many.

Nesting materials. Due to my neuropathy and TN I let my beard grow before having it trimmed short. The Sparrows and Robins collect the hair. They also used to appreciate the brushings from my Ex's GSD, that I took in when she could no longer keep her.

Dave.