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It's amazing how some birds are seen less in places. I would have thought Chaffinch's would be seen everywhere. Another one people say we're lucky to have here is bullfinches.
They were 4 or 5 years back but like the greenfinch they seem to have vanished. We only get Goldfinches in any numbers (even they are much reduced) and only seen 1 greenfinch and a pair of Chaffs this year. ironically during the RSPB survey hour...so they clearly came to be registered. lol
Havent seen a bullfinch for 3 or more years!
When we first moved here we had spoflys and redpolls nesting in the garden. Now all gone. I blame the urbanisation that has crept around us, as our garden has been made a wildlife haven. We are like an oasis to any birds that find there way here but they just seem to have given up except when food is short, and gone to quieter less disturbed locations.
Pouring with rain again today and these smart little visitors, that have been coming on and off since Jan 28, sought sanctuary under the garden bench in the rose garden area.....
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They first came on Jans birthday (28th) ....I told her it was her birthday present.
They have become quite content with my presence moving about the garden and getting the car out.The male even comes towards me if I throw out some food....which makes me wonder if he is a reared bird that avoided getting shot and found himself a wild lady. She runs when I come out the door.....like most women these days.
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