In folklore the Chaffinch brings good luck to those who encounter it, true or not, it is always a lovely welcome visitor to my balcony. The correct pronunciation of Chaffinch is really chaf-finch, as this bird takes the name from the chaff that was used in the nosebags of working horses. The Chaffinch fed on the split chaff. They now enjoy a mixture of sunflower seeds, millet, and Niger seeds.
They eat their fill of the sunflower seeds I provide
They only have one brood a year, usually four young.
They are one of the longest lived of our passerines, hence the relatively low production rate.
Although a common bird, seen in forests, parks, and urban places, it is a beautiful bird of some note.
I hear the males unmistakable song long before it comes into view.
The song of the male Chaffinch is one of the most distinctive of all bird songs and consists of a series of sharp quick notes, followed by a flourish at the end. When calling for a mate it will sing incessantly.
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