Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) male.
They suddenly appeared in the garden a couple of days ago 😊
Brambling female and European greenfinch (Chloris chloris).
As above.
Brambling male.
Bramblings, male at the back female at the front.
Greenfinch, two Brambling females and a male.
Brambling male.
Brambling male.
As above.
As above.
Brambling and Greenfinch.
Bramblings left and right, 3 European goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) central with a greenfinch.
At the back, out of focus, is a Chaffinch and a House Sparrow.
See also my Photodairy with lots of flowers and insects.
Brilliant Diane - I love the Brambling ... wonderful name. While the shots you've given us are a delight to see ... nature seems to be evolving faster than it was thought might happen. Interesting times we live in - so pleased for 'your lifer' - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI agree it is an interesting name I was surprised that all the birds were happily looking for food together and they all seemed to be getting along quite happily. Keep safe, spring will be here very soon 😊 Cheers Diane
DeleteLove the finches. I finally saw some last summer. Yay!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how many different kinds there are. Many of my friends have said that they have seen Bramblings and it has taken me a long time to catch up. Keep well, hope the back in better, Diane
DeleteSo perfect! That lifer is magnificent!!
ReplyDeleteWe birders enjoy your post. Thanks for taking time from your day to link in with us at I'd Rather be Birdin'. And happy day ahead!
Thanks Anni, I was delighted that I spotted the Bramblings the other day and I have seen them again a couple of times since. They only come here in winter so hopefully, they will visit again next year. Take care Diane
DeleteBeautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures.
Thanks so much Maria, I was so delighted to see them. Hope all is well, take care Diane
DeleteThe Bramblings have cool markings.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely looking birds. I was thrilled to see them in the garden. Cheers Diane
DeleteBeautiful pics of the birds of Africa. I haven't been to Africa, so it was so interesting to see your post.
ReplyDeleteI have mostly Europe but there are also many shots from Africa as well. Thanks for the visit, Diane
DeleteThat's a nice species to have in your garden Diane. Enjoy the Bramblings while you can as I'm fairly sure they will be off pretty soon. I wonder if the one we caught on Friday had been in your garden a few days before? Bramblings have been fairly scarce in the UK this winter and it may be that a lot went to France and missed us out. Enjoy your Sunday with that camera.
ReplyDeleteI gather that in the Dordogne that there are/were simply hundreds of Bramblings this year, so yea maybe they all came to France!! It was a thrill to see them in the garden. Cheers Diane
DeleteWe went bird watching recently on a tropical island here. It's incredible what you can see when you slow down to observe.
ReplyDeleteLots of time and patience are needed to do bird watching properly and I do not seem to have either. Luckily there are quite a few different birds in the garden here. Thanks for the visit and cheers Diane
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