Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

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.

 

 

18 comments:

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

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

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

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  5. A pretty little bird. Nice captures.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. such beautiful light in these images. i have never seen this pretty bird. have a wonderful weekend!!!!

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  9. Beautiful shots of the lovely birds!

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

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  11. Excellent images Adam, the Redpoll is my favourite.

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

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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