Sunday 4 September 2011

Very busy on the feeders...... Goldfinch bonanza!

A Saturday morning off work today so after a quick visit to the barbers.(it's always quick...not much to deal with) I had my breakfast in the garden and enjoyed watching a young family of Goldfinches feeding on the sunflower hearts.

Goldfinch( carduelis carduelis)
I fill my feeders every few days but for a few weeks I haven't had much time to just sit and watch.
I had no plans for today so I decided to make time to do just that...relax and enjoy!

 Dunnocks, House Sparrows, Blue,Great and Long-tailed Tits also made a visit and after the rant in my last post it was lovely to feel quite chilled.....
Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus)
I managed to capture some of the action on my camcorder.
I will add a little clip when I have put it together.
Sunday tomorrow...another day of relaxation....bliss!
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14 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl3 September 2011 at 19:21

    your goldfinches are such brilliant little fellows. glad you had some down time to just watch and enjoy. laughed at the barber joke. :)

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  2. Unknown3 September 2011 at 19:25

    Stunning!! Andrew. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River

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  3. ADRIAN3 September 2011 at 19:33

    That's my sort of day. Watching birds on feeders beats Telly. Lovely shots.

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  4. Art3 September 2011 at 20:30

    Very beautiful pictures of the birds!

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  5. cieldequimper3 September 2011 at 21:04

    Oh how absolutely wonderful! All I have is dirty pigeons... :-(

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  6. grammie g3 September 2011 at 21:58

    Hi Andrew...love these shots especially the second one ..the Goldfinch looks like he is just chilling one foot up chewing away!!

    Nice you had a time to spend in the garden and enjoy connecting with your flowers and the birds!!

    I won't say anything about the hair cut ...lol : }}

    Grace ....enjoy your Sunday!!

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  7. John @ Beans and I on the Loose3 September 2011 at 22:31

    Your finches are much more colorful than ours!

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  8. Bob Bushell3 September 2011 at 22:48

    Nice feeders full of beautiful birds.

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  9. Fábio Martins3 September 2011 at 22:58

    Lovely birds in your garden! Good catches

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  10. Matteo Taffuri3 September 2011 at 23:25

    Very nice birds!Looovely
    ciao
    MAtteo

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  11. The Herald4 September 2011 at 08:59

    Andrew, It's a great way to spend a relaxing weekend......sure beats working!.....enjoy. [;o)

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  12. Unknown4 September 2011 at 18:51

    So beautiful! It's been a long time since I saw a Goldfinch.

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  13. joo4 September 2011 at 19:34

    All of them are so beautiful, but Goldfinch is my favourite!

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  14. Pantherka4 September 2011 at 22:28

    Amazing images, very beautiful photos!

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