Almaty. Republic Square.

The first spring day as it must was very sunny. There were a bit of birds on the Square because all the thickets were cut. But near the prosecutor's office the grass thicket were stayed and the birds were present. Three Black-throated Thrushes, several tens Grey-headed Goldfinches, Red-fronted Serins, Siskins and one Chaffinch. The Serins and Siskins were eating the birch seeds but the Goldfinches were eating its favorite burr. And the Goldfinches actively sang too, its not loud songs were hearable in many places.

1. Red-fronted Serin (Serinus pusillus)

2. Red-fronted Serin (Serinus pusillus)

3. Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

4. Grey-headed Goldfinch (Carduelis caniceps paropanisi)