Attack From The Air

Bean Leaves

The green bean plants suffered a double whammy this year.  Not only have their roots been attacked by the gophers from below, but the flock of Lesser Goldfinches that patronize our bird feeder have decided to vary their diets by noshing on the upper leaves of the green bean plants.

They have now eaten so much of these plants that the top leaves resemble lace curtains more than they do plants leaves.

They've also been hitting the catnip plants on the side of the house, but they're probably getting seeds from the flowers on those plants.  Unless it's the catnip itself they like.

They're cute little birds and fun to watch.