Had a visitor in my garden

But would not pose for me,does anyone know what type of bird this is.

 

greenfinch?

cheers

 

Never had one in my garden before such a beauty,I though it a bit big for a greenfinch Sandra.

 

Sandra jsut googled greenfinch and nothign like the bird that was in my garden.

 

That looks more like a male siskin to me - though they are smaller than greenfinches. We have them occassionally, though not had one for a while.

 

I had a look at some images on google and they didn't look the same either but i still think it is. Reason why, it was this bird that got me into birding many years ago. Try looking in some books esp. old type ones or maybe the rspb website has some pics.

Think it is too big for a siskin JarBax, but i accept i could be wrong.

Hope someone can give a definate on this.

cheers

 

Sandra its just back again I am so excited .Will try to get a closer with zoom photo if it comes again ,did not have camera at hand.

 

I would guess at a greenfinch too but the barred wings do look like a siskin.

This is a great bird site with lots of info as well as bird calls if you have speakers. A good look at the beak will tell if it is a siskin or greenfinch. Perhaps that may help?

http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/

 

Googled and got this greenfinch pic - showing the dark wings etc. if it was definitely not as small as a siskin, and had quite a large, full beak I'm veering towards greenfinch!

Would be great to see another picture!

 

Thank you Biker great site posted a photo there and someone has posted back message a male greenfinsh.

 

Hi Kath, one thing i've learned with bad eyesight is that once you know, you pretty much know it for life. I'm short-sighted btw. When i first saw the greenfinch (long story) i was so amazed i got a book out and looked it up. Another long story, anyway eyesight as i say is not good, memory has gone the same way

Just reminded me of that first glimpse i had. Lots of people on here that are more knowledgeable. Hope you don't mind me 'butting' in.

cheers

 

Not at all Sandra.

 

It looks like a weaver bird to me. We had a huge tree in our garden in SA. It had nests of hundreds of weavers, I really miss them :(

 

What is a weaver do you have a photo?

 

Don't think we ever get weavers in this country Tracy, if only! You must be quite bored with the birds here although saying that i love the patterns & shades of sparrows, how sad its that

Scotkat, weavers are so called cos of the nests they make if I recall correctly. Any progress on more pics?

cheers