Thursday 26 March 2015

Lesser Redpoll

I've missed several opportunities this year to see Lesser Redpolls. These images were taken at Watergrove Reservoir in Rochdale. I was on the hunt for a Marsh Tit at the time, but was more than happy to see one of these pitch up at the feeders. It is a very small finch (as you can see below alongside the Goldfinch). A lot easier to see in the winter when the leaves are off the trees, or of course when one lands on a feeder in front of you.

Redpoll here on the right, with a Goldfinch.

 

 

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18 comments:

  1. Jenn Jilks26 March 2015 at 20:26

    They are beautiful!

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  2. NatureFootstep27 March 2015 at 11:13

    interesting to see the lesser redpoll. I think I have seen it on a blog once before. Maybe yours :)

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  3. Stewart M28 March 2015 at 04:05

    Nice shots - I miss the finches I used to see - the seed eaters like this are not so common in my neck of the woods.

    cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  4. Mosura28 March 2015 at 06:58

    Nice catch - I only seen Lesser Redpoll twice when I was in Scotland.

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 March 2015 at 07:15

    Lovely images. Have a great weekend.

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  6. eileeninmd28 March 2015 at 11:07

    Your Redpoll is a pretty bird, I also love the Goldfinch! Thank you for linking up! Have a happy weekend!

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  7. Anonymous28 March 2015 at 14:39

    A pretty little bird. Nice captures.

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  8. Phil Slade28 March 2015 at 15:48

    I'm still waiting for a Lesser Redpoll in my garden this winter despite catching a good number 10 miles away.
    Good to see one in direct comparison with a Goldfinch.

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  9. Phil Slade28 March 2015 at 15:48

    I'm still waiting for a Lesser Redpoll in my garden this winter despite catching a good number 10 miles away.
    Good to see one in direct comparison with a Goldfinch.

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  10. Debbie28 March 2015 at 16:01

    such beautiful light in these images. i have never seen this pretty bird. have a wonderful weekend!!!!

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  11. Unknown28 March 2015 at 17:57

    Beautiful shots of the lovely birds!

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  12. Kristin_Texas28 March 2015 at 19:00

    I love that first photo. It's so crisp and clear!

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  13. Bob Bushell28 March 2015 at 19:11

    Excellent images Adam, the Redpoll is my favourite.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)28 March 2015 at 19:39

    A first timer for me in alaska last summer, only got one halfway decent picture. Yours are wonderful.

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  15. Country Gal 29 March 2015 at 02:27

    Wonderful blog and your photos are beautiful ! Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !

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  16. Rajesh29 March 2015 at 03:26

    Very beautiful bird.

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  17. Anni 29 March 2015 at 12:06

    I haven't had any luck getting any of USA's finches....so this was a special treat for me!! They're excellent images. Glad you 'chanced' upon them while looking for another species.

    Thank you kindly, for this week's sharing at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!!

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  18. Helma29 March 2015 at 19:09

    Putter is a beautiful bird but the Redpoll is even more beautiful with its beautiful burgundy red feathers on its head. I have not seen the whole mala redpolls last year and now yet.

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