Goldfinch  Irish;   Lasair choille             

Colour; Black & yellow wings, a striking red face with black & white markings. 
Nesting;  High in tree branches.
Habitat; Woodland, orchards and gardens throughout the country.
Feeding; Mainly seeds and will use bird feeders.
Mating;  Early May to August, 2/3 brood per year, 5 or 6 eggs per brood.
Life span in the wild; 2 years on average.

Lore;  It is said that if the first bird a girl sees on St. Valentine’s day is a Goldfinch, she is guaranteed a wealthy marriage, if a Robin she’ll marry a sailor, if a Blue Tit, don’t ask.
 A group of Goldfinches are known as a charm of Goldfinches.