Friday 10 July 2015

Bullfinch

Something to brighten up any birding trip for me is always seeing a Bullfinch. Stunning birds and the males in particular with their bright pink breast and black head. Never easy to locate when in the trees as they stay quiet and are easily spooked. Some help is often required, such as a feeding station. This can almost guarantee a sighting and can often mean some decent perched poses too.

Can anyone notice anything unusual about this individual? Look closely.
 



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41 comments:

  1. derek10 July 2015 at 22:10


    Didn't realise that you were at Pennington Flash today. I was the birder from N Ireland you helped out. I follow your blog to keep me in the loop when I come over so it was nice to meet you. My own blog can be found at

    http://bangorwestndcp.blogspot.co.uk/

    My camera efforts are not in your league.

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  2. Rajesh11 July 2015 at 08:14

    Very colorful tiny bird. It is cute.

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure11 July 2015 at 08:33

    I see you meet my friend Derek today. Lovely bird and images. Is it something to do with its feet? I have to know, this is bugging me!! Have a lovely weekend.

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  4. eileeninmd11 July 2015 at 10:58

    The male Bullfinch is a beautiful bird. I like it's colors. Great shots! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  5. Latane Barton11 July 2015 at 11:32

    That little stinky has his foot pulled up and hidden in his body feathers. Just showing off how he can stand on one leg. Silly thing.

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  6. cedarmerefarm11 July 2015 at 12:14

    That's a gorgeous bird!

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  7. Bob Bushell11 July 2015 at 13:16

    Beautiful images, it is one of my favourites Adam.

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  8. TexWisGirl11 July 2015 at 13:19

    i adore these tough looking birds!

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  9. Phil Slade11 July 2015 at 13:28

    Try as I might I would never get Bullfinches to my garden feeding station. They are just very scarce near our coast but a little more common inland.

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  10. Gayle11 July 2015 at 13:29

    Seems to be favoring one leg. Pretty bird.

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  11. FAB11 July 2015 at 13:34

    A fairly scarce species around my patch but always a delight to see. Not often seen on one leg!!

    Nicely captured Adam.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)11 July 2015 at 15:30

    I have never seen one in real life, I wish I could

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  13. maryaustria11 July 2015 at 15:31

    Such a beauty! Amazing shots!

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  14. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©11 July 2015 at 15:56

    Well I'm not sure that 1st one has more than one leg.

    Cute little chirpers!
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  15. A Colorful World11 July 2015 at 17:43

    Gorgeous bird! I'm glad you were able to get these great shots. I love the one with his head cocked to the side. Cute having his leg up in his feathers too.

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  16. Jo11 July 2015 at 18:43

    Er, I wondered if finches don't often stand on one leg? Like Margaret, I have to know; I hope you put us out of our misery by the next post. beautiful image of this bird, BTW. Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  17. Anni 11 July 2015 at 19:53

    Beautiful markings/colors. And by the looks of your photo series, quite a charming character!!!

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  18. sandyland11 July 2015 at 20:34

    special coloring

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  19. Lea11 July 2015 at 21:40

    Very pretty!

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  20. Jayne11 July 2015 at 22:41

    Great photos!

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  21. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow11 July 2015 at 23:58

    He is just adorable ! :)

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  22. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow11 July 2015 at 23:58

    He is just adorable ! :)

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  23. Unknown12 July 2015 at 13:01

    He's handsome! My grandmother often had them in her garden, but I seldom see them.

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  24. Debbie12 July 2015 at 13:46

    you captured his "best" side!!! beautiful!!

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  25. This N That12 July 2015 at 17:45

    Beautiful little bird..Great shots..Love his colors..

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  26. Anonymous12 July 2015 at 21:00

    Bullfinches are beautiful birds. Great captures.

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  27. Adam Jones13 July 2015 at 13:06

    As some of you have guessed, the little guy in the first two pictures seems to be standing on one leg. Not your usual behaviour for a Bullfinch.

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  28. A Green and Rosie Life14 July 2015 at 09:19

    Our chickens and ducks sometimes stand on one leg. I have no idea why they do it but, like the bullfinch, they seem quite at ease on one leg.

    Many thanks for adding bullfinches to #AnimalTales - they are lovely birds that always give me a thrill when I see them (which is not very often).

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  29. Redpeffer14 July 2015 at 09:55

    I'm always impressed by birds that stand on one leg-they never seem to wobble! A beautiful bird.

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  30. NCSue14 July 2015 at 10:47

    How did he lose his leg, I wonder?
    He seems to manage quite well.

    Great photos as always.

    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/07/get-peek-at-those-cute-little-feet.html

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  31. Tom14 July 2015 at 10:53

    Delightful, Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  32. Rhonda Albom14 July 2015 at 11:49

    The red color is really striking. I hadn't seen this bird before.

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  33. Tamar SB14 July 2015 at 11:57

    That is stunning!

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  34. Carol Blackburn14 July 2015 at 12:09

    I've never seen a Bullfinch before. Great shots!

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  35. Nicki14 July 2015 at 12:12

    Great close-ups and very talented bird - how to balance that round little body on one leg.

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  36. Yogi♪♪♪14 July 2015 at 12:13

    Such beautiful birds. Amazing the one seems thriving with just one leg.

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  37. Angela Milnes14 July 2015 at 20:04

    A lovely group of pictures!

    Angela xx

    Angela recently posted Yoda’s Antics Week 8 http://wp.me/p5XRN6-1SN

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  38. Ian and Luis14 July 2015 at 20:35

    I aways enjoy your photographs and commentary - great work #AnimalTales

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  39. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 12:18

    That second shot is fab the way he's cocked his head to check you out.

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  40. chickenruby16 July 2015 at 19:44

    i assume you don't often see a Bullfinch on one leg

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  41. Molly18 July 2015 at 12:42

    Love the way he is tipping his head as if he assessing you

    Mollyxxx

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