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Herbs garden birds, Goldfinch

The star of this weeks catch the very rare to us 'Goldfinch'. Like the 'Bullfinch' this has only become a regular visitor this Winter and Spring. Normally their habitat is near thistles, a plant that their beak has been especially adapted to get at the sun-flower seed for. Maybe our seeds are just too much for it to resist.
Scientific name: Carduelis carduelis
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7 comments

Jeff Farley said:

A superb capture Herb and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.

I see a lot of these at the feeders !!
7 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Jeff Farley:

Glad you like him Jeff. A very special bird for me. -Until this Winter, I had never seen them here.

Regards, Herb
7 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful colours !!!
7 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Indeed they are Jaap. I think you will have these too?

Regards, Herb
7 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

All excellent captures, Herb! Sorry, no time to comment on ech photo but all worth their ys!
Have a good weekend (you can see I'm very behind!)
7 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Andy Rodker:

Hi Andy, just spotted your comment here (2 weeks late). As always, a pleasure to read your thoughts. Very happy that you liked this series of our daily bird.

Best Wishes, Herb
7 years ago

Ko Hummel said:

found it, a beauty
5 years ago