Thursday 15 August 2013

A rare visitor to my garden........................................................... the Bullfinch

The last time I saw a male Bullfinch on my feeders was in April 2010.

Bullfinch (Phrrhula pyrrhula).
Bullfinches are quite a common bird I often see while out and about...
 ...just not in my little garden.

This was a grab the camera for record shots moment... all taken through the window.

Luckily for me he had a good look around... before tucking into the sunflower hearts...

I hope I don't have to wait another three years for my next one... such a lovely little bird to see.

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20 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure15 August 2013 at 11:17

    Hi Andrew You are fortunate. I have never seen one on my garden and really I don'r even see them often at all. great shots especially through the window.

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  2. Unknown15 August 2013 at 12:50

    Wonderful shots of these lovely birds. They've always been one of my favorites.

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  3. John @ Beans and I on the Loose15 August 2013 at 13:00

    I have never seen one of these birds. It does pay off to keep your windows clean.

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  4. ADRIAN15 August 2013 at 13:21

    Andrew I wonder if they are having a rough time of it. I've seen very few for the last couple of years.
    Have you got music on your blog? Damn near wet myself. It should carry a warning.

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  5. TexWisGirl15 August 2013 at 15:08

    love their stout little build and pretty coloration! glad he stopped by!

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  6. Dan15 August 2013 at 15:51

    Lovely looking bird; we don't have them in this area.

    Your timing to capturing it in your garden is priceless.

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  7. Stephanie15 August 2013 at 17:30

    I don't think I have ever seen these birds before, nice colors on him.

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  8. Findlay Wilde15 August 2013 at 18:14

    That's a great visitor to get. Only had one once in my garden and that was ages ago. from Findlay

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  9. Les fous du cap15 August 2013 at 18:34

    Beautiful bird ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  10. Bob Bushell15 August 2013 at 18:51

    My mum had one on the feeders, yesterday when I was visiting, amazing creature, brilliant capture Andrew.

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  11. Andrea @ From The Sol15 August 2013 at 18:55

    That is one handsome bird and a nice group of pictures. I know what you mean when you say you hope you don't have to wait to see him again. We have a Scarlet Tanager pair in our neighborhood and my neighbor keeps asking me if I have seen them and ... yes, I saw it two summers ago and not since. Oh my ... it is worth the wait though.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  12. Brian King16 August 2013 at 00:09

    Congratulations! He's very regal looking!

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  13. Michelle16 August 2013 at 00:14

    He looks like he is used to being the boss.

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  14. Rohrerbot16 August 2013 at 19:27

    Definitely a great bird! I always love when we have some surprises at the feeders:) Brief but awesome finds!

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  15. Unknown3 September 2013 at 20:05

    Beautiful colours!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  16. mick3 September 2013 at 20:05

    Great photos of a beautiful bird.

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  17. eileeninmd3 September 2013 at 22:23

    The Bullfinch is a beautiful bird. Lucky you, it is great visitor to your yard!

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  18. Wally Jones3 September 2013 at 23:43

    What a great find in your garden! Now that he's tasted your offerings, he'll likely remember where he was and will return. (One can hope....)

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  19. Larry4 September 2013 at 01:44

    Awesome yardbird Andrew!

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  20. Mary Howell Cromer5 September 2013 at 16:57

    What a beauty!!! Fortunate you~

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