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Greenfinch
Joelle-Marcelle

Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)

There was a freshwater puddle close by the reedbed and all sorts of birds came down to it to drink or bathe ( reed bunting, stonechat, chaffinch, greenfinch and pipit). The pipit was great fun because it was a very very enthusiastic bather . It didn't seem to mind if the finches bathed too but it wouldn't let any other pipit come near and would chase it away.The greenfinch didn't splash, it just sat there very quietly.
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Habitat
salt-marsh and salt-pans
Location
Gurande, Brittany
Date taken
11-02-2015
Scientific name
Carduelis chloris
Equipment used
Nikon7000/Tamron200-500
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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An awesome shot ... very beautiful with a wonderful narrative ... great work, JM ... tfs ...
 
delia todd
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Doesn't he look so relaxed sitting there.... just how a bath should be LOL.

It seems you had some real fun watching the action at this puddle Joelle, thanks for sharing that time with us.
 
S K Gudi
Great behavior observation/narration. Beautiful colors and feather details on this lovely finch, Joelle!! tfs.
 
Donald Talbott
Supporter
Delightful shot of this Greenfinch in a puddle Joelle, tfs, many thanks for spotted the wrong month, silly me. Roll on May LOL. 👍👍👍
 
mali
Beautiful action capture JM...I like to see birds taking a bath, especially enthusiastic bathers.
 
Kits
An interesting narrative, Joelle, and a lovely detailed close up study.
 
Tockman
A fabulous capture Joelle! great detail and pose...love your story too, very well done :t:
 

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