Goldfinch

11-10-2020

Goldfinch belonged to a small group of wolves in the Deciduous Forest. They weren't exactly a pack, as each of them hunted for themselves. The only benefit of the group was shared medicine and protection from enemies. I stumbled upon their camp one day while Goldfinch was in the middle of a gruesome fight with the group's semi-leader. I hung back and watched as the other wolf beat her to the ground. Just as he was about to lunge for the killing bite, I swooped in and tossed him away from her. Goldfinch and I worked together to drive him out of the group, and everyone was grateful. Apparently, he had been bullying members of the group to give him their food and hunt for him. Another wolf, Silver Eye, stepped in as leader of the small group, and Goldfinch said she wanted to come with me. When she arrived to Volantes, she was amazed at the group synergy and camaraderie we all had with one another. Immediately, she volunteered to be a hunter. Her incredible agility makes her the best chaser in the pack, and sometimes she fills in for Sandpiper as stalker when the she-wolf is sick or in the nursery. She and Sandpiper are close friends, so Sandpiper trusted her with the job. Goldfinch's vulgar nature causes her to clash with some personalities, but most of us find it funny. She's always the first to pop in with a dirty joke to lighten the mood. I appreciate her dedication and support of Volantes. Goldfinch mated with Shrike and has had five pups with him! She certainly wasn't prepared for the sheer number of children she has now, but she loves them with all her heart. There are 4 males, Phalarope, Grous, Plover, and Widgeon, and one female, Goosander.