243deer Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 About size of a sparrow. I thought maybe Dunnock due to head or young goldfinch due to tail feathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Looks like a female Linnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Not knowingly seen a Linnet for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Linnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Im wondering corn bunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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243deer Posted May 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 I think Linnet. Have not sen one for near 70years. A patch of gorse bank near my home back then was alive with them nesting, upwards of 40 to 50 every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Walker570 said: I think Linnet. Have not sen one for near 70years. A patch of gorse bank near my home back then was alive with them nesting, upwards of 40 to 50 every year. used to see them at minsmere and dunich.............havnt seen them in an eon anywhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRINITY Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Agree they were one of the most common birds around at one time. Dont know reason for decline as numbers of most finch species seem healthy especially gold finch. On 01/05/2021 at 18:25, islandgun said: Im wondering corn bunting These are now rarer than linnets. Bird watcher told me a few years back they are already extinct in Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 I saw at least 30 Linnets today on the coastal strip along with 3 Cuckoos and several Whitethroats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Slightly off topic, anyone know what has hit the cuckoos, I heard my first one for a couple of years the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, TRINITY said: Agree they were one of the most common birds around at one time. Dont know reason for decline as numbers of most finch species seem healthy especially gold finch. These are now rarer than linnets. Bird watcher told me a few years back they are already extinct in Ireland. sadly your right, there are a few breeding birds here, i have been growing and leaving standing cereals for winter food for them but it is probably to little to late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Linnets have been regular visitors to our bird feeders in Wales. They go for the Sunflower hearts in the same way that goldfinches and greenfinches do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 02/05/2021 at 20:48, 12gauge82 said: Slightly off topic, anyone know what has hit the cuckoos, I heard my first one for a couple of years the other day. Possibly lead shot whilst on migration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, old man said: Possibly lead shot whilst on migration? Please be more careful in your comments. IF...taken out of context....this only adds fuel to the agenda of the "non-tox" zealots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 48 minutes ago, old man said: Possibly lead shot whilst on migration? I take it they take the same route as swallows over Spain. Just now, harkom said: Please be more careful in your comments. IF...taken out of context....this only adds fuel to the agenda of the "non-tox" zealots. 😂 I don't think they'd mind what they were shot with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 12G ...you missed the point...in fact - you demonstrated it ...."out of context" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, harkom said: 12G ...you missed the point...in fact - you demonstrated it ...."out of context" ! Sorry mate, im just in a silly mood tonight 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 02/05/2021 at 20:48, 12gauge82 said: Slightly off topic, anyone know what has hit the cuckoos, I heard my first one for a couple of years the other day. The BTO report on Cuckoos states a reduction of 37% over the last 15years, the main causes would seem to be a decrease in 'host' breeding species, habitat reduction, and a steep decline in their main food source, moth caterpillars. Outside of the UK, weather pattern changes are affecting their migration, and there has been some food shortages in their wintering grounds. Hope this goes some way to explaining. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, twenty said: The BTO report on Cuckoos states a reduction of 37% over the last 15years, the main causes would seem to be a decrease in 'host' breeding species, habitat reduction, and a steep decline in their main food source, moth caterpillars. Outside of the UK, weather pattern changes are affecting their migration, and there has been some food shortages in their wintering grounds. Hope this goes some way to explaining. All the best. Really appreciate the comprehensive answer, sad really, you don't realise how much has gone until you realise you haven't heard or seen something in ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 12 hours ago, 12gauge82 said: Really appreciate the comprehensive answer, sad really, you don't realise how much has gone until you realise you haven't heard or seen something in ages. I Know, Cuckoos used to be a background sound to many a day in the country for myself, and I'm sure, yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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