Most of the times they are harmonious, seemingly not to mind being in close proximity to each other.
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However, occasionally, for apparently no reason, one can take offence at another:
A skirmish on the feeder can then often ensue:
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The skirmish then increases as the birds start to move off the feeder
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Before taking the argument into the air
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And eventually away from the feeders.
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Any opportunist Goldfinches, watching the argument from a branch nearby, can make the most of the situation:
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With the two trouble makers no where to be seen and the new arrival making most of the opportunity, it seems peace has returned to the feeders, at least for a short while......
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.. That is until a collared dove turns up:
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Wonderful photos as ever!
ReplyDeleteMartin G
Lovely pictures as always. I particularly like the last one.
ReplyDeleteI never get goldfinches in my garden though I do get the odd chaffinch and once a bullfinch. There don't seem to be any in my area.
Thanks Martin,
ReplyDeleteOf course there are a lot of out focus pictures which didn't make it to the post
Richard
Hi Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI did like how it seemed to tell a story.
A bullfinch? Wow!! I've only ever seen two in my life and never in a garden.
It's strange how some gardens have lots of birds and some don't - I guess there's a Phd in there somewhere.
When we first moved to Abingdon we had siskins in the garden, but they never returned.
Richard