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Saturday 24 August 2013

Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)

The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.(RSPB)





34 comments:

  1. fabulous coloration! love the peach with dusty blue accents!

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  2. Beautiful shots. Very cute bird.

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  3. det er mesterlig , så bra bilder , amazing Bob.

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  4. Lovely shots Bob. I do think however the Bullfinch is the gold medal winner in the UK Finch family.

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  5. You have the flag of stunning color and sharpness photographed Bob. What a beauty.
    Gr. Tinie

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  6. Lieber Bob.
    ganz meisterliche Fotos von einem
    zauberhaften Vogel.
    Ein schönes Wochenende wünscht dir
    Irmi

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  7. You have shown this bird in all its glory Bob.......perfect.


    peter

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  8. These are such handsome birds Bob, I wish we had them over here. Lovely images!

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  9. Hi Bob!
    Lovely.....great posts.
    I have vacation and not been so good with posts....
    Still one week and I will enjoy it a lot , we still have nice wheather

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  10. Beautiful birds to see Bob... fantastic captures.

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  11. Exellent shots Bob!!!
    What a beautiful bird!!!!Nice colours!!!
    Great work!!!
    Dimi...

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  12. Gorgeous shots of a beautiful finch Bob. I love the crisp clarity and the expressions your captured.

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  13. The colors are mesmerising. They are so vibrant!

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  14. So beautiful sharp photos Bob!Lovely Bird!
    Great Sunday!
    Crissi

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    1. Hello Bob!
      These are magnificent pictures of the Chaffinch, probably the best I have seen!
      The first one is just perfect!
      Cheers Bob!

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  15. Estupendas capturas de esta macho.Un abrazo

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  16. Great well photographed this finch, Bob.
    Very sharp and many details, compliments.
    Greetings Irma

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  17. Great and interesting.
    Yours. Have a nice day.

    Patricia

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  18. A very nice colored bird and lovely pictures.

    Greetings, Joop

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  19. Great captures!

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  20. Gorgeous bird and lovely photos, Bob!

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  21. wat is hij mooi,geweldig zoals hij er opstaat.

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  22. Zięby są piękne, a i zdjęcia mają cudowne. Pozdrawiam.
    Finches are beautiful and and the pictures are wonderful. Yours.

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