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

submitted 1 month ago by KevinFRK@lemmy.world to c/birding@lemmy.world

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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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[–] KevinFRK@lemmy.world 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:

[–] AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

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

[–] marron12@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)