The Cornell Lab Bird Academy › Discussion Groups › Community Forum › Bird dispersal after fledging. DarrenParticipant Chirps: 5 We feed goldfinches and see large populations (50+). I understand the effect of molting and birds seem to disappear. That doesn't explain the drop in numbers as fall approaches. Is there an explanation? You must be logged in to reply to this topic. GBirdParticipant Chirps: 30 i think some goldfinches do migrate while others don't. that would explain it.