I haven't had a Greenfinch in the garden for a couple of years so, just like a bus, two came along together this morning. I was obviously pleased to see them, both females incidentally. It's ironic because my neighbour has decided to chop down a beautiful large apple tree in their garden today, in fact as I speak it's happening. I am short of devastated but very upset. This tree has been responsible for attracting lots of wildlife in to my garden this last 10 years or so and it was a beacon to all the birds passing through from the open areas of the river country park who used it as a flight path as they moved on to the open country side on the edge of the "village". We have had all sorts of birds in this tree, a Redpoll being the highlight, but Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Goldfinch, Siskin, Goldcrest, Chiffchaffs, Willow Warbler and Blackcaps have been the highlights not to mention several Sparrowhawks. This blog was actually set up to record the wonderful wildlife that has been encouraged in to the garden by this gorgeous tree and now it's no more. A beautiful, glorious tree in full leaf and very healthy giving off life giving oxygen, nature's way of dealing with polution. It's very sad and extremely frustrating.
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