European Greenfinch (Chloris Chloris)
Cambridgeshire July 2019
Nikon D7200, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6
f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 500, 500mm
After having a chat with @AchtungDrempels about Greenfinches, I trawled through my catalogue to see if I actually had any photos of one. It turns out I have four, which is remiss of me as they are beautiful birds.
In Greek mythology Chloris was a nymph associated with spring, flowers and new growth, it comes from the Greek word Khloros, meaning pale green. All of which seem apt for a green bird that I find mostly in woodlands and hedgerows.
They eat a wide range of fruits, seeds, flowers and some invertebrates, and I found this one on a bramble bush eating its flowers.
Careful bird, watch those thorns! Great pic as always Ted!