Siskin

 This little bird was so hard to photograph, it was impossible to get close and it was constantly on the move. However I did manage to get a few shots and of them one was useable.

At first I wasn't sure what this was but having looked closer I am fairly confident this is a Siskin. It is really lovely and I am glad I persevered.

Willow Warbler

 I wasn't sure what this was at first, it was a toss up between a Chiffchaff or a Willow Warbler, the two species are so alike they are often mistaken for each other. from a physical examination they can be identified by the number of flight feathers or the colour of their legs and few other subtle differences, but the easiest way to distinguish them, especially from a distance is their song. Willow warblers have a much more melodious song whereas the Chiffchaff has a much simpler call.

I am fairly sure this is a Willow warbler and this one with a beak full of tasty grubs was hopping around this lone hawthorn bush waiting to feed its young.