Some recent lax gardening resulted in a couple of Dandelions setting seed right outside my kitchen window. This is something I usually try and avoid at all costs as it invariably means I’ll have more of the blighters to contend with over the coming months. There was an unexpected benefit however in that our Bullfinch pair seemed to absolutely love them. Over a couple of days they slowly devoured the lot, usually just an arms length away on the other side of the glass. The result was an outstanding series of views and my bests shots of this species to date.

27327 - Bullfinch, Garden
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27335 - Bullfinch, Garden

While we are on the subject of weeds I should point out the Mint that is in front of the female bird. Word of warning – definitely only ever plant it in a pot. I’ve got the stuff popping up all over the place!


15 Comments

Unknown · June 12, 2012 at 7:45 pm

They're beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

theconstantwalker · June 12, 2012 at 7:56 pm

Fantastic captures Adam… always a lovely bird to see.

Brian King · June 12, 2012 at 8:30 pm

Beautiful shots! Nice detail with the nesting material.

mick · June 12, 2012 at 8:36 pm

Great photos. My Dandelions come in from the vacant land next door and the mint dies off in dry weather!

TexWisGirl · June 12, 2012 at 8:39 pm

gorgeous birds! nice shots!

Adam Jones · June 12, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Such nice birds Adam. Great shots.

HansHB · June 12, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Great photos. You got them both, – male and female!

eileeninmd · June 12, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Your Bullfinches are beautiful, especially the pretty male. Great shots.

Stewart M · June 13, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Bullfinches are such splendid birds! I always thought I'd seen "something" when I saw one.

Nice pictures – and good advice about the mint!

Stewart M – Australia

Hilke Breder · June 13, 2012 at 2:12 pm

Great pics of the Bullfinch! Maybe while he's at it, you should think about collecting the dandelion leaves to make a salad. I actually love seeing dandelions bloom on my lawn and there a no close neighbors who would complain about it. Mint is a roadside plant here and I occasionally pick some leaves for a fruit tea.

holdingmoments · June 13, 2012 at 5:48 pm

Great shots Adam.
So, are the dandelions staying now? lol

Anonymous · June 13, 2012 at 8:55 pm

Really fantastic captures!

Caroline Gill · June 15, 2012 at 1:08 pm

I would love to have Bullfinches in the garden here … but for now, the Chaffinches are providing much strident song! Superb photos … I always find Bullfinches pretty camera-shy.

Adam Tilt · June 15, 2012 at 11:20 pm

Wow thanks for all your comments again. Looks like everyone is a fan of the Bullfinches.

Crafty Green Poet · June 16, 2012 at 9:49 am

Lovely photos! Bullfinches are such bright, characterful birds. I didn't realise they liked dandelions so much!

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