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13-07-2007, 03:51 PM
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We brought some niger seed and a feeder even though we never seen goldfinch in our garden or anywhere near by then... YIPPEE!!!!! saw one today on the feeder. Hope he comes back and tells all his friends too!  jen xxx |
13-07-2007, 04:01 PM
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If you haven't already, put out some sunflower hearts. Mine prefer these to the nyjer |
13-07-2007, 04:09 PM
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Ive got sunflower hearts out maybe now they have ventured into the garden they might see them!!  jen xxx Im hoping to see more birds ive not seen before. |
15-07-2007, 09:31 PM
| | Frozen | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The sunny West Midlands.
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I took this a couple of weeks ago.
They're feeding on sunflower hearts.
Keith.  |
16-07-2007, 07:23 AM
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Thats a great pic! Im looking to buy a new camera what do you use to get close ups? I want a good one so if anyone knows any good ones could you let me know im not very good at choosing as i dont really know what is what with them. thanks very kindley. jen xxx |
16-07-2007, 07:27 AM
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They're such beautiful birds the Goldfinch, love them to bits. Nice picture. |
16-07-2007, 09:13 AM
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The photo was taken with a Canon 400D and a Sigma 175-500mm lens ( the poor mans birding lens).
There are so many cameras about now - it's a case of how deep are your pockets !!
I think the most popular cameras are Canon or Nikkon at the moment.
You should ask on the photography forum they're a knowledgable lot and so helpful.
Keith. |
16-07-2007, 12:37 PM
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Wow that photo of Goldfinches is lovely, they really are beautiful little birds I've had a Nyger seed feeder up for about 3 months now and nothing touches it..... We get loads where I work though, I hear them all day. Lovely sound they make! |
17-07-2007, 05:33 AM
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Thank you kshotton45! Hopefully i will have some good pics to show when i get it and it wont be to long. jen xxx |
17-07-2007, 06:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdurbo  Thank you kshotton45! Hopefully i will have some good pics to show when i get it and it wont be to long. jen xxx | Wow! Have you bought a 400D and 500mm lens on the strength of my photo !
Now pop out and buy a decent tripod !!
Best of luck Keith. |
17-07-2007, 08:51 AM
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My Niger seed feeder is occasionally used, mostly by less frequent visitors, Greenfinches and Goldfinches, they both also like the Sunflower hearts. The birds which really love the Niger seed in my garden are the Siskins when they arrive and they are a joy to watch. It is worth leaving the feeder up if only for their appearance. |
17-07-2007, 12:30 PM
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Well I agree with Rolf! My niger seed feeders are a great hit with Goldfinches and the adorable little Siskins
The greenfinches prefer sunny seeds with their shells on as do my lovely pair of Bullfinches that have been visiting recently.
Just be patient and they'll come sooner or later  The problem I find with shelled sunny seeds is that the Starlings will wolf them down so fast before anything else gets a look in.
Btw, I've got some super shots of birds on my feeders using a Panasonic DMC-FZ8 with a Lumix lens. It's got a brilliant zoom facility and is a point and shoot jobby which is great for me!
I'm still getting to grips with trying to load some of my pic's up, but I hope to get some on very soon. |
18-07-2007, 06:49 AM
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Here's a picture of the siskins last year on the Niger feeder. Had as many as twelve at a time there, queuing for the feeder.  |
18-07-2007, 07:28 AM
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Hi Ive never seen a siskin but i saw my first Green Woodpecker this morning in the garden, hopefully he/she will be back to visit. jen xxx |
18-07-2007, 11:40 AM
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I've never seen a Siskin either, aren't they lovely! Nice photo Rolf | | |
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