The goldfinch originally occurs along the sunny edges of moist deciduous forests. Not so long ago, goldfinches started to adapt to man-made landscapes, such as orchards and parks. The main requirement for the presence of goldfinches is rich vegetation with lots of composites (thistles, dandelions). These plants produce the seeds on which the goldfinch is almost entirely dependent, with only the young also getting plenty of insects as they grow. These contain proteins so important for growth. Striking plumage with a red face and an otherwise black and white head. The wings are black with a broad yellow wing stripe, which is clearly visible in flight. The rump is white and the tail is black with white spots. The tail, typical of finches, is shallowly forked. Upperparts are otherwise brown and parts light to white.
Most of my nature pictures I shot in the immediate vicinity of Ede.
They are the result of many, many hours of enjoying nature, often face to face with the wildlife, big and small, where the camera is always my big friend.
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