I have found it so hard to get a good picture of my goldfinches because every time I pick the camera up when the kitchen door is open, the wind blows and the picture ends up out of focus. Also, I try hard not to move so as not to disturb them but that's quite hard to do when I'm trying to get the camera in the right position! Anyway, there is one above but hopefully I will be able to get more throught the summer.One thing I must do is buy some more thistle seed tomorrow because it goes very fast indeed. Unfortunately, as much ends up on the ground as inside the birds and it's also starting to grow so I have to spend quite a bit of time pulling up the seedlings as I don't want a garden full of thistles!
The design of the feeder is not very good, I think it needs some sort of receptacle underneath because these little dears don't get down onto the ground to feed and the other birds don't seem to be very partial to thistle seed.
Hi Grandma!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little pair they are. Yes, getting decent pics of birds can be a challenge.
Hi Robin!
ReplyDeleteThey are quite amusing and sometimes when I watch them the markings on their heads put me in mind of old cartoon burglars with the masks so I keep expecting them to pick up their 'swag' when they have finished eating!