Common Bullfinch / pyrrhula pyrrhula. N&ACP, Nottinghamshire. 30/03/24.

It was a rare treat to catch up with this smart male Bullfinch. Perched high in a tree, he was enjoying some rare Spring sunshine. Sadly, I don't come across this species as often as I once did.

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Lesser Redpoll / acanthis cabaret. N&ACP, Nottinghamshire. 27,03/24.

'RED AND GREEN ...'

This male was definitely star of the Redpoll group who erratically visited bird feeders at N&ACP in late March.

Shown above is the only clear view he offered of himself and it was brief and sudden. Hence, a grab shot with no time to consider composition. Nonetheless, it captures the awesome, nearly full breeding plumage colours he wore.

The adage 'Red and green should never be seen' makes absolutely no sense to me!

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