Bramblings Return

This was the first time I've recorded a Brambling in the garden since we moved here in 2005 - but this time we had two instead of just one! No chance of an even slightly decent photo, though, as it was just too dull. I almost didn't bother...

Both birds were picking at the wind-spilt seed.

The male


The female


We've got quite large numbers of Chaffinch, Goldfinch and Siskin at the moment - and when they all arrive together it's a job-and-a-half trying to count them all!

Surprise Visitor

I thought our Brambling had left us for the summer as it wasn't seen in the garden last week, but as I looked out of the window this afternoon whilst making lunch, I noticed a very bright male Brambling in almost full summer plumage. A nice surprise.

As usual, the photos have been taken through glass, so the brightness of the orange isn't really apparent.

Brambling Returns!

Following a week's absence, our solitary Brambling returned today - a miserable, wet and overcast Tuesday.

Brambling Continues to Visit

The Brambling which first arrived on Thursday last week continues to visit the garden - feeding among a flock of Chaffinch.


A Blue Tit feeds from a fat filled coconut which hangs on the washing line!

Images from the Garden

The Brambling returns! We had 50+ Chaffinches in the garden today - and this Brambling was among them (centre of the photo). Too far away for a decent photo, but it may have been my only chance to get one!

Phillip, the Pheasant, feeds happily with the Chaffinches.

Greenfinches queue for breakfast (I'm looking forward to the bushes, climbers and trees growing for a greener background - I'm so sick of looking at that fence!)



My favourite garden bird, the Blue Tit, avoids the hustle and bustle of the garden by coming to feed at the window.

A New Garden Tick - Brambling!

A single Brambling arrived this afternoon with a small flock of Chaffinches. I almost managed a photograph but, twice, the whole flock was scared by something soon after landing on the lawn so they all flew off again into the nearby wooded area.

Brambling is the 28th species of bird recorded in our garden.