Goldfinches and House Sparrows

Ollie · #1 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 06:45 PM

Hi all
Today I paid one of my regular visits to my chiropractor for some manipulation on my back. Was feeling a little sore after this and had been advised to take it easy for the rest of the day by the chiropractor. I decided to get the camera out and take some shots of the Goldfinches and anything else that came to the feeding station in the garden.

I can do this by sitting on a high chair at the bedroom window with the camera mounted on a hide clamp on the windowsill.

The Goldfinches obliged today visiting on a regular basis so here are a few shots of them at various ages and stages of plumage.

Roger

First an adult I reckon anyway

Another adult

I think but aren't sure this is a first brood youngster from this year

Definitely a this years youngster

And a couple of House Sparrows from the many that dropped in today. I think these two photos are actually the same bird.

Tangaroa · #2 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 06:49 PM

Great photo's Ollie. I tried to get pics of the Goldfinches on our feeders while hiding in the car (using it as a type of hide) - but suprisingly (or not) it didnt really work

Think I need to splash out on a bigger lense

Hedge Witch · #3 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Great shots, really clear.

Not sure about their ages though

Wild-Woman · #4 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Lovely shots Roger. We've got a few goldfinches that are at at varying maturities. House Sparrows are less abundant in my garden, so are very welcome when they do arrive.

ron1863 · #5 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 07:01 PM

Beautiful shots Roger, we never get Goldfinches in the garden despite there being lots around.

Ollie · #6 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 07:06 PM

Thanks for looking and commenting folks.
Ron. We never used to get Goldfinches until I tried Niger seed. They have been regular visitors for well over a year now.
Roger

Morph · #7 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Goldfinches are the new Sparrows in our garden. I can't remember how many years we've had the feeders out but I do remember it was a major event if we did get Goldfinch we now get them in flocks all day, with a few Sparrows and Tits.