I'm all for reducing HOSP populations, especially beginning by not offering food they eat; but as far as I can see, they do not kill cup nesters. Offering food in feeders, killing them, and offering more sparrow food, is not really efficient population control. If you have nest boxes, supervise them so HOSP don't use them. If you can't supervise the boxes, remove them.

I've been studying photos and comparing and I agree that it must be a very young American goldfinch. What I find amazing is the richness of the color on this bird. I couldn't find any photos of a juvenile goldfinch that had this same coloring, only those with lighter brown and some hints of yellow, so I am assuming that this would mean the bird is a fledgling that hasn't developed the whole plumage range of colors yet. An interesting puzzle for a new birder -

I am still fairly new to bird watching, but the warblers are going through their fall migration to South America, so it wouldn't be common as something you might see every day. I am not sure of the rarity of this type of Warbler. One of the more experienced birders on the site might be able to help you in that regard. I am just happy I was able to identify it for you!

Suz - Love your Weston Flax. Let me throw another pretty yellow in the mix that is similar. It is Lowes Valspar Homestead Resort Sunwash. I think they have a line of "Homestead" colors. It actually looks like a dirty, creamy white on the paint chip and I would have never chosen if I had not seen it in person. I have it in my DR, hallway, and entry to bathroom. EVERYTHING looks good with it. Nice soft yellow - no green, lemon, peach or banana undertones. I copied it from my DD's spare bedroom and several of my family and friends have copied the same paint. It looks good with the sun pouring in, on a cloudy day, and with artificial light. It looks gorgeous next to my Flowering Herb kitchen. Tuesday