Garden Wildlife UK

I recall reading recently abut a goldfinch survey someone is doing at the moment.
I shall have to look for it.

And hre it is
http://www.bto.org/volunteer-surveys/gb ... ing-survey

What can you do?
We want you to spend two minutes watching the Goldfinches in your garden, and tell us how many you see and what they are feeding on. We are also interested in how their feeding behaviour changes throughout the winter so if you regularly get Goldfinches you can help us by reporting more than once.

Interesting. Thanks I'll have a go at this.

Two Goldies and a shy Sparrow enjoying the hearts. I caught these two while exploring the capabilities of my latest camera.

I reckon your early Chrissie prezz is a winner, Jacksparrow

Great photo Jacksparrow. What camera is it ?

greg wrote:Great photo Jacksparrow. What camera is it ?

Pentax X5. It is a bridge camera. I am still exploring what it will and won't do. I was quite pleased with that as the wind was making the feeder swing and it was hand held. I took 4 and that was the best.

I saw 3 Goldfinches in my neighbour's Ash Tree munching on the seeds that are still hanging in big bunches..

JooMoo wrote:I recall reading recently abut a goldfinch survey someone is doing at the moment.
I shall have to look for it.

BTO between November 2015 and February 2016. Recording sheet on their website.

The new SFH feeder is paying dividends. I counted all eight ports in use by Goldies at one point today while two others awaited their turn.
I have made a report to the BTO goldfinch survey.