Carduelis carduelis
Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis, Goldfinch. A colourful, small, migratory bird, present in Redmire during the summer. Feeds on seeds and insects. A regular garden visitor if feeders are provided. Usually seen in small flocks. Appears to be increasing in numbers.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Carduelis carduelis, Goldfinch. Yard in Redmire. May.
Slide 2: Carduelis carduelis, Goldfinch. Collecting nesting material. Yard in Redmire. May.
Slide 3: Carduelis carduelis, Goldfinch. Collecting nesting material. Yard in Redmire. May.
Slide 4: Carduelis carduelis, Goldfinch. Juvenile under a seed feeder. Garden in Redmire. June.
Slide 5: Carduelis carduelis, Goldfinch. Flock roosting. Mill Lane, Redmire. February.