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Goldfinch.

Goldfinch.
A glorious sunny day. Gave the kitchen a thorough clean in the morning. Then my groceries were delivered. Can't walk or garden at the moment because of the arthritic legs playing up but the kitchen window was wide open and I spent time watching the birds and photographing them. The open window sometimes puts them off coming to the feeder. Blue tits are the boldest and the goldfinches didn't seem to be bothered. What I think is a female house sparrow turned up. See extra. Don't usually get them. My gang are all tree sparrows. Wish I'd caught two blue tits bathing in the bird bath. They were chased out by a blackbird but kept sneaking back in when her back was turned. They really are bold.

sea-herdorf, Jean-luc Drouin, Doug Shepherd, Chrissy and 21 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
The goldfinch is beautifully colourful. I don't get many of them in my garden, probably due to the big birds that often visit. There is something really nice about your picture of the female house sparrow! It is my favourite of the two. I hope your legs are feeling better today Jean.
3 years ago.
 Weard Bültena
Weard Bültena
Moin,
ein wunderschönes Tier.
TOP fotografiert.
Ich wünsche Dir baldige Genesung.
Weard
3 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
These are really one of our most colourful of wild birds. Our wild birds are neglecting us at the moment. Our next door neighbour has got a new cat and he's the very devil of a hunter unfortunately.
3 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
That's a lovely capture of the goldfinch. We don't have those, but sparrows have been introduced here. Yes, it's interesting how the different species of birds interact.
3 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
Ich habe diese Woche auch welche gesehen. Eine Kollegin erzählte mir die Geschichte, wie sie zu ihrem Federkleid kamen. Der liebe Gott hatte keine Farbe mehr übrig und aus jedem Farbtupfer nur noch ein paar Tupfer. Die Distelfinken bekamen das was übrig war. Finde ich sehr süß.
3 years ago.

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