In the UK this bird seems to be extending its winter range, but this may be as a result of garden feeding and shortages of food elsewhere.
This finch is about 14 cm long, with a wingspan of 26 cm and a weight of about 24 g.
These birds were photographed under a feeding station at RSPB Titchwell in Norfolk.
AS is often the case with birds, the male is more brightly coloured than the female. However, they are both distinctive enough to make identification reasonably straight forward. In breeding plumage the males would have a solid black head, and they must look magnificent.
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Hari OM
ReplyDeleteExquisite wee birdies, eh? YAM xx
Thanks for another fascinating introduction Stewart
ReplyDeleteThese bird shots are so gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI had heard of a brambling but thought it was a little brown bird. I obviously had got that wrong.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! The Brambling is such a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of this pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteIronically, the first Brambling I ever saw was near Port Hope, ON. Subsequently, I saw several in Slovenia.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the male and female of a species in the same area is always a treat! Great shots!
ReplyDeletegorgeous little birds ....
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing
I always lovved seeing these birds as there were not all that common in N.I. Greta shots. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteA lovely set of photos, well done. I have seen the odd one here but rare it seems. Cheers Diane
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