Hello,  At my thistle feeder today were 5 birds that I thought might be female 
goldfinches but I am not sure. They are olive green whith striping on their 
wings and some yellow on their neck area. I have seen them before during the 
summer with the yellow and black goldfinches and always thought they were 
females but the pics I am seeing online don't look the same as what I am 
seeing at the feeder. I tried to get a picture but as soon as they heard me 
open the window they flew away. I will try again if they come back with the 
window closed. If they are female goldfinches then where are the males? 
Had lots of activity at the feeders today.
2 mourning doves, 6 blue jays, a male and female hairy woodpecker, about 8 
or more black-capped chickadees, the 5 mystery birds and a big fat gray 
squirrel. I heard a tufted titmouse but didn't see it.
Any thoughts about these olive green birds would be welcome.
Thank you   Anne

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