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]
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what a pretty baby.
ReplyDeleteStunning images for this lovely bird. I like a lot of the vote. Greetings
ReplyDeleteNice colours and a good hokey.
ReplyDeleteHello Bob. Very stunning photography. I liked very much.
ReplyDeleteBob, what a beautiful Finch! Excellent shots!
ReplyDeleteHi Bob. Great photographs of magnificent bird.
ReplyDeleteTHere's one local feeder at at a sheltered accomodation complex that they feed on, but not many others!
ReplyDeleteHi Bob, super images of the Chaffinch, a really pretty little bird even if we have plenty of them around. All the best. Regards John
ReplyDeleteThanks John, yes, they fly around here too.
DeleteBeautiful male.. Well-done Bob..
ReplyDeleteHola Bob,magnificas fotos de este Pinzón con unas luces espectaculares.Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteIt is a common bird that is uncommonly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBei uns heißt der kleine hübsche Vogel Buchfink. Vor allem im Winter kommen viele Buchfinken bis ans Haus.
ReplyDeleteDeine Bilder gefallen mir wieder sehr.
Viele Grüße,
Anette
Outstanding!
ReplyDeleteQue buenas, Bob y que belleza luce este Pinzon.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
cute finch
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful finch! He has tones of bronze and gold -- precious metal colors for a precious bird.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see every feather and the colours..
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteWhat a beautiful thing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCheers EC.
DeleteSuch a beautiful bird and your pictures are justifying this bird truly...
ReplyDeleteThank you Vineeta, you are so kind.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeletemarvelous photos of this wonderful and colorful bird. Awesome !
Best regards, Synnöve
your photos make one feel that it will all be OK, Bob. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteHello, Bob! This is one of my favorite birds seen in your country. Awesome photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really beautiful bird, Bob.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors, and your photographs as always, are so wonderful.
La primera y la última fotografía destacan por su buen encuadre y la nitidez y detalle de las tomas.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteI'm back again :-)
Really nice these pictures of the male finch.
I find it a beautiful color and drawing.
You are back again, thanks Helma.
DeleteSuch beautiful colouring and such beautiful photographs, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them.
All the best Jan
amazing photos Bob !!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures Bob.
ReplyDeleteSes you soon. I 'm in Africa.
Fantastic images Bob!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Crissi
Thank you Crissi for your comments.
DeleteSplendour in the finch Bob.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tinie
Cheers Tinie.
DeleteVery beautiful photos Bob.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat images of this beautiful male Finch!
ReplyDeleteCongrets!
Have a nice weekend,
Greetings,
Maria
ReplyDeleteHello Bob,
Beautiful pictures of the Chaffinch.
I love them all, my compliments.
Best regards, Irma
hi bob, that is a beautiful finch! excellently photographed. great detail in the plumage, too. thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteenjoy your day, have a wonderful week ahead! x
Thanks Betty for your comments.
DeleteGreat captures again Bob. The chaffinch is common here in Finland too. There is an old saying here, that summer comes after a half month you see the first chaffinch in the spring...
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