Until two years ago I always had Greenfinches visit the Birdy Bistro. That was until the first outbreak of finch disease (Trichomonosis) two years ago which reduced the numbers of Goldfinches and Greenfinches drastically. That was followed by another outbreak of the disease last year. Since then I have rarely seen a Greenfinch, until this past week or so,
The Goldfinch population has recovered, exploded really, here. I can get up to fifty arguing over the twelve perches on the Niger seed feeders. Now about six Greenfinches have joined them which gives hope that their numbers have started to recover as well.
I can ony hope it is too late in the year for a new outbreak of finch disease in this area.
Let us hope you are right. Most birds seem to have had a good summer. Golfinches are flocking in hundreds...........I can't remember ever seeing so many.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the little birds are back at your feeders. It must be great to see that many around again and I hope the finch disease is finished for a while.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.. Perched and feeding. Very Nice!
ReplyDeleteThe Goldies do seem to have had a great breeding season Adrian. Two broods by the differences in the juveniles development.
ReplyDeleteA lovely sight, Mick, when they all take off together.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you're right John. It's great to see so many finches doing well this year.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of them too.
I have to think that the recovery is due in some part, at least, to the careful cleaning of the feeders by you and other like minded people. Well done!
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Wilma
Thank you Keith. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and an eye on the finches.
ReplyDeleteThey are looking healthy so far Wilma. The dry weather in this area is helping as the disease flourishes in damp conditions.
ReplyDeleteA very colourful set John.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful clear photos, John, and it is fortunate for the finches that you feed them so well and are aware of dangers that might affect them. They're lovely birds :)
ReplyDeleteDelightful to see and watch! :)
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Thank you Roy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Glo. It is great to see so many this year. All the local birds seem to have had a good breeding season.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Daniel and for leaving a kind comment.
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