Such a lovely sight - I am envious - have only seen a couple, very briefly earlier in the summer - hoping they show themselves soon.

Feisty little birds in summer time when the males are such a bright color and are combative. Bright yellow flashes.

I see them all winter in large groups at the feeders, when they're drab and not territorial. This time of year they're mostly off in the woods and fields and I rarely see them - sometimes a pair will come to the feeder, just often enough to keep me refilling the one feeder I keep up in the summer.

Claire

Truly awesome! Thanks for taking the time to post this entertaining piece for us. I love looking at the apples in the background :-)