Spring birds have come to nest

Now’s the time of year when sights from Mountain City yards can fill Montage’s inches.

Lesser goldfinches weigh heavily this week. These little 0.33 ounce black and gold birds hang every which way on our finch feeders filled with thistle (“niger”) seed from Home Depot. The Wagner brand and the store’s fresh stock does, indeed, make a difference. Thanks to Laura Craig for cluing readers in.

Laura, who celebrated her birthday on Sunday, has seen as many as 17 goldfinch on her sock feeder. (Belated happy birthday, Laura. And, good luck with your new OwlShack.)