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A local Linnet

15 Saturday Aug 2026

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It’s that time of year when the seeds of Herb Robert are ripe and ready for any passing seed-eating birds to harvest.

Pigeons, both Woodpigeons and feral, seem to quite enjoy them but it’s the local Linnets I see feasting on them most often.

These particular Herb Robert plants grow amongst the stones of the embankment of the River Ely where it flows in to Cardiff Bay, convenient for the small flock of Linnets that spend their lives around the Bay.

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A family of Linnets

09 Thursday Aug 2018

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I went for a wander along the Ely embankment yesterday and was delighted to discover a family of five Linnets, two adults and three exceedingly cute juveniles, all feeding on Herb Robert seeds. They started off with Mum and Dad feeding the youngsters but the kids soon got impatient and wanted more food more quickly.

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Mum or Dad has just plucked one of the Herb Robert seed pods while …

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… youngster is watching to see how this food-gathering process works.

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“Now if I can just reach …”

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“Gotcha!”

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“Now I’ve got the idea, I can help myself.”

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Youngster looking rather pleased with itself.

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