馃 The European greenfinch or simply the greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
- Chloris khl艒ros (Greek) green; yellow
This bird, with its strong beak, is not very numerous in the forests of my city. You can see and hear them as early as the end of March鈥攚hile winter still lingers and snow remains on the ground, but the sun has begun to shine with the warmth of spring. Although these birds are typically considered non-migratory, in my region they prefer to fly off to warmer places, only to return again with the arrival of spring.
Every now and then, I hear them in residential courtyards and even near shopping centers.
Their songs consist of various buzzing calls and trills鈥攚hich is why they鈥檝e earned the nickname "forest canaries."
The trouble is that these birds are quite skittish, making it impossible to get close enough to take high-quality photos.
| Camera | Lens |
|---|---|
| Nikon D5200 | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary |