European Goldfinch

Today, in Haute Vienne, my daughter spotted a European Goldfinch on her window sill. Is this a sign that spring has finally arrived in the Limousin region of France or was it merely escaping the colder weather elsewhere in Europe? Whatever reason, its twittering is a pleasant addition to a rather dull day after the recent hot spell.

More info:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Goldfinch