Topic: Bullfinch in my garden this morning

[gunnerbee]

with his mate, never had one before, he was sooo beautiful, i hope they stay!!!

[Carol]

I agree with you, they are just lovely birds.  The downside is they eat the buds off your bushes and trees.  Spose we can let them away with some... ::) but I am always pleased to see them around.

[Rosa_Mundi]

I'm not sure how much damage bullfinches do if there's food to their liking around. I've had a pair of bullfinches on my table for three years now; the table is right next to an apple tree. As far as I can tell, they've never touched a bud off the apple tree, or any other item in the garden, and neither have their babies in spring....

[Shirley]

I have a pair of bullfinches - yes, they are beautiful birds.  The male is certainly giving the robin some competition!  The robin has been bullying all the other birds so far, now he has met his match!

[gunnerbee]

If they nest here, (as its the first time ive seen them) do they return the next year to nest again?

[Robert_Brenchley]

Birds that size would unlikely to live that long. They might or might not nest in the same spot; I've had great tits in the same pipe for several years, but they won't be the same individuals. They'll certainly build a new nest.

[CotswoldLass]

Bullfinch visited my garden a few days ago (same day as the Wren investigated the Christmas tree - see above, 'Wren Poser' ). They are beautiful birds.

Have to say birdwatching from the study window is lovely - but not much good for work!

CLx