Showing posts with label eurasian siskin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eurasian siskin. Show all posts

2026-03-24

2026-03-24: Finches in Jeolmul Natural Recreational Forest

 My primary purpose for an early spring visit to Jeolmul on the east side of Hallasan was to look for wildflowers that bloom in this season. But of course birds were on the plate as well, and I had very pleasant views of Eurasian Siskins, Bramblings, and a Hawfinch. Most were getting into breeding plumage, which along with the flowers added a lot of nice contrast to the drab browns of early spring.


Eurasian Siskin

Eurasian Siskin

Brambling

Brambling

Hawfinch standing out among the Bramblings

Warbling White-eyes were enjoying the scene as well.

2026-02-19

2026-02-19: Chuja Island

 A mid-February trip to Chuja Island to see what winter birds were around, as well as to soak in that amazing 4 hour round trip boat ride with seabirding opportunities. Black-legged Kitiwakes seen from the boat, as well as various gulls and loons. The island wasn't super birdy, but a large group of Eurasian Siskins, a nice Rustic Bunting, and a Red-throated Loon preening in the east harbour kept me busy.


Rustic Bunting

Rustic Bunting

Large group of Eurasian Siskins

Oriental Greenfinch

Eurasian Siskin feeding

Red-throated Loon - Look at that food! Wow

Red-throated Loon