Although I think the Goldfinch is one of our most charismatic garden birds, with their flashy red and gold plumage, it was their raucous squabbling juveniles that distinguished them this morning.

However, whilst it may have been the noise through the window that first drew my attention, it was the sight of them that had me reaching for the camera …

and although the Goldfinches have the advantage on the Niger feeders …

… it seems the Greenfinches and sparrows got to the sunflower feeders first!