Cut-throat Finches.
22nd December 2023
One bird I’ve always wanted to see is the Cut-throat Finch. These birds are quite uncommon, they are a dry season bird in The Gambia moving to the south of their range at this time.
Their plumage has always fascinated me and they have been on my wish list for some time. So when I was looking at some Bee-eaters flying back and fore their nests in a small earthen bank and Mas shouted – ‘Steve, Cut-throat Finches’ I couldn’t get there quick enough, thankfully they stayed for a minute for me to get a few shots.
Males and Females in a small flock.
You can see how they got their name!
This was a totally unexpected surprise and made my day!
Their plumage has always fascinated me and they have been on my wish list for some time. So when I was looking at some Bee-eaters flying back and fore their nests in a small earthen bank and Mas shouted – ‘Steve, Cut-throat Finches’ I couldn’t get there quick enough, thankfully they stayed for a minute for me to get a few shots.
Males and Females in a small flock.
You can see how they got their name!
This was a totally unexpected surprise and made my day!