And now Goldfinches in numbers too

We have always had Goldfinches around but usually just a few at a time. Yesterday the flock of Swallows was joined by a flock of Goldfinches - I counted at least 20. Like the Swallows there were a number of juveniles in the flock - or should I say 'charm' of Goldfinches. Surprisingly they were on the ground but I expect that part of the attraction at the moment is the large numbers of thistles that are turning to seed. I have been removing them but there's enough thistle seed still around to feed a lot of Goldfinches.