this post was submitted on 29 Sep 2024
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Just to go over the rules again...

  • Sit near the ground, not at the top of a mature Horse Chestnut Tree
  • Sit at the Front, not at the back of the tree
  • Choose a sunny day to come out to a shoot
  • Don't hide behind twigs
  • Don't hide your head
  • Don't fidget

But do you Goldfinches listen? No you don't!

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[–] Linus_Torvalds@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Best post on this community by far

[–] marron12@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Are these the birds in the picture? I think I see the yellow on the wings, but not the red face. Striking little guys!

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I love goldfinch, they're making a good comeback in the UK.

[–] KevinFRK@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes indeed they were, but the nearest I had to an "ID" shot from that group was:

But that really lacks interest!

[–] marron12@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I know it's not an ideal picture, but I still liked looking at it :)

They must be something to see on a sunny day.

[–] KevinFRK@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh they are indeed. Previous years I've seen them tucking into large thistle heads (so about head height) in sunshine which is an utter delight - alas, this years weather or something has denied me of that pleasure. The following is from 2022:

[–] marron12@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)

[–] AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Very nice. Looking forward to attract those chatty fraggles to my balcony again when i am back home :)