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Some birds don't understand how to pose (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Just to go over the rules again...

Sit near the ground, not at the top of a mature Horse Chestnut Tree
Sit at the Front, not at the back of the tree
Choose a sunny day to come out to a shoot
Don't hide behind twigs
Don't hide your head
Don't fidget

But do you Goldfinches listen? No you don't!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes indeed they were, but the nearest I had to an "ID" shot from that group was:

But that really lacks interest!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I know it's not an ideal picture, but I still liked looking at it :)

They must be something to see on a sunny day.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh they are indeed. Previous years I've seen them tucking into large thistle heads (so about head height) in sunshine which is an utter delight - alas, this years weather or something has denied me of that pleasure. The following is from 2022:

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Very nice. Looking forward to attract those chatty fraggles to my balcony again when i am back home :)