Bird sitting on eggs

Lovely bird sitting on many coloured eggs

Celebration

 Finally I am doodling again.

It has been a long time, kind of being stuck in this. 

I'm celebrating it has revived again!

Dove

 Dove trying to take a bath...The first too big, the second too small...

Woodpecker

 Woodpecker having a pause in the wisteria,

Carduelis carduelis

 Interesting that this bird is named in english 'Goldfinch' (Carduelis Carduelis)

Here in Holland he's named Putter. I love this bird. 

Bull finch

 A few days ago, I spotted this awesome bird in my garden. I rarely see him.

He looks like a tropical bird, with all this bright pink feathers! In Dutch he is named: Goldfinch. however in  other countries they name him Bullfinch. He is definitely golden!

Flycatcher

Finally I got a photo of the female flycatcher. They have young now and soon ready to fly out. It was a great concern to me when I had seen the male flycatcher in April 4th.

I was hoping the female would arrive soon as well. The male was calling and calling, but she did not show up. After one month I finally saw her to my great relief. They don't fly together when they come all the way from Africa. I don't know why they don't. It would be a lot easier, as you ask me. But they didn't ask for my advice.

Finally when she arrived I really enjoyed it and I am sure the male enjoyed it even more. Now the young are almost ready. I hope I do get a glimpse of them as well.

Poppy

The poppy's are stunning! these deep reds! The bumbles think so too! 

Maybe for a different reason...so nice to see them snorring in the heart of the flower.