Some birds don't understand how to pose

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 pts · 1y

Best post on this community by far

marron12@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y (6 replies)

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 pts · 1y

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

KevinFRK@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (4 replies)

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 pts · 1y (3 replies)

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 pts · 1y (2 replies)

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 pts · 1y

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)

AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
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