Katharine Martin
Katharine Martin

Katharine is an experienced science writer and wildlife enthusiast. Armed with a biology degree and journalism experience, she's been crafting compelling scientific narratives for over a decade. Katharine's knack for investigative journalism and developmental editing shined through her award-winning wildlife coverage. Visit Full Bio Here
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5 Surprising Reasons to Love American Goldfinches

American goldfinches are loved for their bold yellow color. But birders also love them because they eat things we typically hate (thistle seed, dandelion, and sweet gumballs). Their acrobatic feeding style is incredible to watch. And goldfinches signal environmental health.

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Are House Finches a Threat to Bluebirds? Surprising Answers

House finches are not a direct threat to bluebirds. They are not known for attacking bluebirds or invading nest boxes. However, there might be an indirect risk that house finches pose when it comes to bluebirds, and that involves the transmission of a common bacterium found in house finches.