One lonely Siskin

A female Siskin  (Carduelis spinus) appeared in the garden today. Siskins have bred in Iceland on and off in the last 15 years. The population is small and fragile.

barrfinka
Barrfinka – Siskin – Carduelis spinus

Siskins are migrants in Iceland and there are probably great losses on their long journey over rough oceans to and from their winter grounds.