Planting for Bullfinches (1 Viewer)

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2spot Ladybird

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• Jan 5, 2006

• #1

Anyone have any idea what plants Bullfinches are particularly attracted to?

I've had Bullfinches visit twice so far this winter and would like to encourage them to become more frequent visitors. First visit was 26th November then a solitary male today. The one that visited today was eating nettle seeds but but he didn't stay for long (long enough to get some good pictures though |=)| ). So any suggestions anyone?

 

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joannec

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• Jan 5, 2006

• #2

I have noticed bullfinches eating cherry and apple blossom. I have both in my garden and the only time I seem to get them is in spring, and then not very often. It would be nice to know what else attracts these pretty birds.
Joanne

 

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chris baker

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• Jan 5, 2006

• #3

I can recommend the Buddleia for bullfinches, see my thread.

Regards

CB

 

The Raptor

Bristol City's No.1 Fan!

• Jan 5, 2006

• #4

The only time I have seen bullfinch's is in the spring when they eat the new young buds on trees & bushes, have often wondered where they get to in the winter months.

Rod.

 

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2spot Ladybird

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• Jan 5, 2006

• #5

chris baker said:

I can recommend the Buddleia for bullfinches, see my thread.

Regards

CB

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Thanks Chris, will leave the spent flower heads on this year.

 

Richard W

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• Jan 5, 2006

• #6

we had a large Honeysuckle growing all over a low fence & the Bullfinches really liked the berries.

 

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2spot Ladybird

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• Jan 5, 2006

• #7

Thanks Richard, just bought a Winter flowering Honeysuckle last week might get an ordinary one too.