I haven't seen a goldfinch this colourful in a very long time.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l48/paulk_68/_MG_5019.jpg

See what screwy weather does to nature! That bird is nearing complete breeding plumage.

Lovely shot Copy, a nice natural perch and no clutter in the background, nice job.
Your Goldfinches are very different to ours, in fact i can see why yours are called Goldfinch, where as ours resembles anything but gold.

Thank you Bev