Greenfinch (male) (1 Viewer)

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Rod

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• Apr 17, 2004

• #1

Male greenfinch shot in urban garden in West Fife, April 04.
Normally visits about twice daily, & is most partial to
shelled sunflower seeds. Normally a female in the offing,
but not on this occasion.

 

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scampo

Steve Campsall

• Apr 17, 2004

• #2

What a beak, eh? I bet that could inflict some damage.

 

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Rod

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• Apr 17, 2004

• #3

Dear Scampo,
It certainly looks that way. Apparently a hawfinch
can crack cherry & sloe stones, which argues
astounding power. The greenfinch isn't quite in
that league ; but not so far off, either.

Regards,
Rod

 

scampo

Steve Campsall

• Apr 18, 2004

• #4

Indeed - but please don't talk to me about hawfinches!! We spent hours last week searching for the little blighters - rewarded with a brief glimpse of one atop a tree at Lynford. Doh!


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