Having thought I spotted something colourful in the top of the birch tree last week, we had confirmation that we have a bright new visitor yesterday when this Bullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, came down to get some water. What a no-nonsense beak, don’t you think? It could be made from steel!
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He’s wonderful!
🙂 … not seen him since though 😦
Lucky you, I’ve never seen one. xx
Cheers! You certainly can’t miss them when they do visit 😉
You’re so lucky to see this
I certainly was, thanks!