Contrast the behaviour of the goldfinch at the time of entering the laburnum tree and at the time of leaving it
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Explanation:
They first returned to use their roost tree this year on 8th June, when four arrived and settled in, three went to roost on the 9th. This was approximately one month earlier than 2012 when the first birds were seen going to roost on 5th July. However, no more were seen this year until 12th July when four went to roost. On the 13th a single bird appeared at the pre-roost, headed the short distance (c. 20 yards) to the roost tree and was promptly plucked from the sky by a passing Hobby. Ten minutes later, eight birds arrived with a lone Greenfinch* and entered the roost, thus proving there is safety in numbers.
Explanation:
The goldfinch and the laburnum tree share a symbiotic relationship. The laburnum tree gets very lonely when no one is around. It needs a companion and the goldfinch provides the best fit for it. When the goldfinch arrives, the tree lightens up. It almost seems as if an engine was left abandoned and somebody has started it. The goldfinch feeds her young ones and they all make noises and movements. Every thing is set in motion until the goldfinch moves to the end of the branch and gives a long gaze at the sky and the sun slowly setting off. She then drifts off in the evening sky leaving the laburnum tree alone and everything motionless as it was before. The laburnum tree is left longing for another visit by the goldfinch.