Serinus serinus

Serin - Similar to our Siskin. The Serin is only common in the UK on passage and a rare breeder here. They prefer to be in open mixed woodlands, parks and gardens. I saw quite a few of these little birds in the Algarve at Praia Da Rocha Portugal where these were photographed. Also seen at Son Real in Majorca. They often drew my attention as they sat perched singing their heart out!