Tame Madeiran Goldfinches

On the island of Madeira again enjoying the winter sunshine. >Observed a flock of about twelve goldfinches feeding on the seeds of a tree in the hotel grounds. These birds were approachable to within just a few feet; quite indifferent to my presence. The next day saw a small flock of canaries feeding on the seeds that had fallen to the ground following the attention of the goldfinches.