E.J.Wilkins

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photoblog image Greenfinch - Carduelis chloris

Greenfinch - Carduelis chloris


Here's looking at you ...

This is a female Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, is not as brightly coloured as the male. The Greenfinch was listed amongst the top 15 UK garden birds in the 2007 RSPB Birdwatch.

This bird was in our garden, picture taken through a window. Do you think she spotted the camera?
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Greenfinch - Carduelis chloris


Here's looking at you ...

This is a female Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, is not as brightly coloured as the male. The Greenfinch was listed amongst the top 15 UK garden birds in the 2007 RSPB Birdwatch.

This bird was in our garden, picture taken through a window. Do you think she spotted the camera?
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comments (30)

Nice capture. I especially like the bird's inquisitive pose. Clearly wondering "why is that human pointing a big cylinder at me?".
I think he read the brand of your lense.

Lovely pose!
  • Jewlya
  • United States
  • 11 Mar 2008, 02:15
Curiosity captured on film!
  • Astrid
  • The Netherlands
  • 11 Mar 2008, 06:07
Yep, she spotted you as you did her...she is wondering why you did not come out to give her some treats for her nicely posing.....great shot her again Ellie.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 11 Mar 2008, 07:15
Either the camera or her own reflection.

Dear Eleanor (just trying the name for size and feel) yesterday and today's pictures both have a haziness about it. Which I now gather is the result of 'through the window'. You can fix that with a touch of contrasting.
EJWilkins: The haziness you might be able to see, which I can't, is probably caused by the weather, it hasn't been good lately, damp and dull.
  • Kathryn
  • Germany
  • 11 Mar 2008, 07:55
Oh the brown hues are wonderful. You've caught this little girl looking so curiously at something!
  • Ann
  • Sucé sur Erdre - France
  • 11 Mar 2008, 08:07
He's so cute !!!
And seem to be wondering why I'm looking at him and asking the question ...
  • liam
  • South Africa
  • 11 Mar 2008, 08:13
without a doubt she has you spotted...crazy humans. whats this wierd black thing they all seem to stick in their eye and point at us...oh well, lets humour them
  • manju
  • United Kingdom
  • 11 Mar 2008, 08:15
Thats a beautiful capture ! She looks surprised smile
  • anniedog
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 11 Mar 2008, 09:20
She certainly looks like she is posing for your! A beautiful capture.
Ingrid
  • xavi
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 11 Mar 2008, 10:11
lovely shot
  • vintage
  • australia
  • 11 Mar 2008, 10:28
Yes I think she is poseing Ellie
Ha! one greenfinch. You wait Ellie smile richard
EJWilkins: I am waiting smile I bet your greenfinches are properly green.
There was a male out there today, he looked wonderful, but too quick for me. They aren't regular visitors to our garden.
  • blackdog
  • Uni Library
  • 11 Mar 2008, 11:24
What a knowing look you have caught ;o)
  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 11 Mar 2008, 11:39
She even has her hands behind her back in this inquisitive look, Ellie. smile The color tones are delightful.
  • Aussie
  • Brisbane
  • 11 Mar 2008, 11:51
What a wonderful look.
  • Shakara
  • City of London
  • 11 Mar 2008, 12:45
Cracking shot Ellie ... Well done
  • Russ
  • 11 Mar 2008, 13:34
Great expression
Good follow up to yesterday Ellie. Quite a cheeky looking lady isn't she.
Nice capture of the inquisitive look it is giving you!
Superb capture Ellie. She definitly spotted you!
  • john
  • Norwich , England
  • 11 Mar 2008, 17:43
Beautifully captured. I really love the head angle. Very inquisitive look . Great
  • Paul
  • 11 Mar 2008, 18:27
she is definitely posing - super shot Ellie!
  • Alan
  • Southampton
  • 11 Mar 2008, 18:59
Certainly looks that way, Ellie.. perhaps she's showing her betetr side? As usual, a lovely composition which lets her character come through.
  • PhotoSam
  • London, U.K.
  • 11 Mar 2008, 19:01
like the look of curiosity captured...
Perfect pose for this shot. Nice job framing this picture with the branch, it enhances the overall composition. Nice job capturing this one.
Charming, simply charming
  • Dave Wilkins
  • in Bray, Co.Wicklow, Ireland.
  • 11 Mar 2008, 20:58
That's lovely "....what's that black thing in your claws..." smile
  • tim
  • United Kindom
  • 11 Mar 2008, 21:16
oh yes for sure, she's thinking if i stay still while she composes that photo i might just get a worm or two out of it lol, great capture Elliesmile
  • Roz Sears
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 11 Mar 2008, 23:29
Love it, Ellie! (:o)

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