The siskin is a songbird of the finch family. In the Netherlands, the siskin used to be a winter visitor, but since the second half of the 20th century it is also a breeding bird.
In winter, the siskin is regularly seen in the garden.
The pointed conical beak of the siskin is ideally suited for picking seeds from pine cones, alder cones and birch catkins. In polders, siskins often feast on alder seeds, hanging from the 'props'.
The tile on which the siskin lies stands for the place where it is found, the alder cones and the seed for the food. The antique box shows how important food is for survival.
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