Goldfinch

This beauty (or one of its relatives) sat on the top of next-door's tree but flew away just as I pointed the camera so I was most grateful to this one who appeared later and sat long enough for a relatively clear photo.

However, as a result of zooming in, I noticed that said tree (a rowan) is not at all well; upper leaves are dying off and a lower branch is leaning with its top against the telegraph pole, entangling in the wires. I guess we should make sure they know before it collapses on my Ginkgo which would be almost underneath.

Later I collected my new glasses with their amended lenses. I really, really hate having new specs, something always goes wrong, I'm trying them out but they don't feel right either and they weren't cheap. I'll persevere for a few days then see who wins, them or me.