Pine siskins (Spinus pinus)
By klahanie_
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I was watching a flock of pine siskins enjoying our fountain yesterday. They are very social birds
They are birds in the finch family
They are size of sparrows and have a yellow stripes in the wings and tail . In these photos they look more white .
Their numbers can fluctuate greatly around here.
Some years we have none or very little and others we are infested with them.
Glad to see them having fun.
This fountain is very popular with all sorts of birds.
16 Sep, 2020
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we get the European siskin here as a breeding population with the odd American visitor too. They are lovely birds though their call can be a little irritating after a while.
they clearly love having a bath.
17 Sep, 2020
They are really lovely and great to see such a flock of them. How do you keep the fountain clean? We had to fill ours full of flowers as the pigeons just made it dirty, disgusting and full of feathers (as well as unmentionables).
17 Sep, 2020
They are really loving that fountain. Great photos!
18 Sep, 2020
Thanks for sharing, Klahanie! Fantastic little birds, they look like their having the best time! Your pics are lovely and clear.
18 Sep, 2020
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We get the odd visitor sometimes in the summer. I think your fountain is perfect for communal bathing! Great photos.
17 Sep, 2020