many thanks Alex, yes, they are a lovely colour. Haven't seen them here for awhile now.

Thanks Susan, yes they are a lovely colour. They haven't been visiting the garden as much lately. This year was the most we'd ever seen them, they came by each day for several weeks. Other winters they only appeared a few times. Maybe we were more generous with the peanuts this winter : ) It was worth it to capture these shots of them

so nice to know that you are enjoying the various poses of these brilliantly coloured birds, Mary in Kent : ) thanks so much. very encouraging. I also love their eyes