I have spoken with many birders who don't like taking bird photos at feeders. This is also true for me and I try to avoid photos at feeders as well as photos of birds on the ground. But sometimes it's not avoidable. The Bullfinches and the Bramblings were frequently perched away from the feeders so I looked for those opportunities. Siskins, being siskins, often favor ground feeding. The Great-spotted Woodpecker and the Siberian Jay; neither ever gave a clear photo op away from the feeders.
Fuzzy Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) with Brambling in the background
Sadly, my only photo where the eye is visible.
Female Bullfinch
Above and below: (Eurasian) Siskin (Carduelis spinus)
Great-spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
Above and below: Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)
Above and below: On the ground and at the feeder, Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) .
The Bullfinch and the Siberian Jay were the big attractions here. With the exception of the Siberian Jay - this is the only time we would see one - we saw the others on numerous occasions. Despite its relative commonness, the Bullfinch was named on several top five lists. I didn't list is amongst my top five, but it is one of my favorite European birds. Unique, colorful, charming are all descriptors I attach to it.
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