Goldfinch during summer heat
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Yellowhammer at the spring tree
The yellowhammer is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and introduced to New Zealand. Wikipedia
Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and introduced to New Zealand. Wikipedia
Blackbird
The common blackbird is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird, or simply blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. Wikipedia
Hawfinch couple (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
Recollecting the fall birding moments. Here is another fuzzy early morning one: More on info about, full flickr and song:
2 inch bird (Goldcrest)
The goldcrest is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. Its colourful golden crest feathers gives rise to its English and scientific names, and possibly to it being called the "king of the birds" in European folklore. Wikipedia Full version and sounds:
Feeding nuthatches from hand in a local park
Adore to feed those little fellows during winter season. Birds are quite brave and do not hesitate to take their favourite treats from hands pointed at them. I have had a session of feeding those fellows and tits during this winter. Emotions happening when a wild bird sits down to your fingers are indescribable.
Bullfinch feemale
The bullfinch, common bullfinch or Eurasian bullfinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. In Anglophone Europe it is known simply as bullfinch, as it is the original bird to bear the name bullfinch. Wikipedia
Blackbirds came back
Happy to see this bird. Along with penduline tits those fellows are a messengers of spring in our area. They are quite rare whatsoever. The common blackbird is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird, or simply blackbird where this does not lead to confusion with a similar-looking local species. Wikipedia
Eurasian bullfinch
The bullfinch, common bullfinch or Eurasian bullfinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. In Anglophone Europe it is known simply as bullfinch, as it is the original bird to bear the name bullfinch. Wikipedia
Brambling
The brambling is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. The common English name is probably derived from Common West Germanic *brâma, meaning bramble or a thorny bush. Wikipedia
Female Finch ???
Found this bird a couple of days ago. Really puzzled with what species this bird is? Someone could help identifying? I suspect it's a finch female...
Common linnet
In memories of summer 2014. The common linnet is a small passerine bird of the finch family, Fringillidae. It derives its scientific name from its fondness for hemp and its English name from its liking for seeds of flax, from which linen is made. Wikipedia