A couple of weeks ago I filled both my bird feeders; one with a mixed seed and the other with thistle. I have a fondness for the finches, who like the thistle. I love their small size and their bright yellow color. Both feeders seemed to go unnoticed for a few days. Unless you count the squirrels. They are just mad about getting into the bird feeders. I’m not sure who is more mad, though – the squirrels or me (pounding on the window trying to scare them away). Soon, the mixed seed feeder was empty and the feeder with the thistle remained full. Until today. The finches have come back to Ann Arbor and they have found my feeder. They aren’t their vibrant yellow, yet, but they will get their color back as the spring and summer sun gets more vibrant.