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birding, birdwatching, British birds, Goldfinch, Goldfinch plumage, Goldfinches eating seeds, Linnet
These are just a few of the Goldfinches that have managed to escape the talons of the Sparrowhawk I featured yesterday (and other hungry birds of prey). This seems to be a particularly good year for these little birds, as small flocks of them have been everywhere in recent weeks, in local parks and reserves, flying along Penarth’s cliff tops, in the neighbour’s garden over the back lane, even in the tree outside my living room window.
Although it’s not the sharpest of shots, I particularly like this photo of the Goldfinch flying with a flock of Linnets as it shows its distinctive yellow wing-bars so well.
The juveniles take a while to get their full bright red and yellow colours so look a little scruffy for a time … but very cute with it!
Toffeeapple said:
That is a very good picture! The Ash tree opposite my kitchen window was full of the little dears last week.
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sconzani said:
Thanks a lot. Glad you’re getting to enjoy them too.
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Val said:
We sometimes have goldfinches in the garden – for beautiful birds, they are terribly messy eaters! I love your aerial shot!
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sconzani said:
Thanks, Val. Hopefully there are plenty of other birds to clean up after them. 🙂
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Val said:
Yep, always plenty!
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