Redpoll

Hi all,

I am not exactly sure what kind of Redpoll this is, so I would welcome your suggestions.
It was photographed inside the Arctic Circle in Finland back in June on an overcast and rainy day.


Canon 1DMK4, 500mm f5.6, 1/500 ISO800

C&C most welcome.

Cheers

Austin
www.austin-thomas.co.uk

Hi Austin Nice bird. Looks pale enough to be arctic but I,m not sure.
Cheers
JohnR

I only have a book on British birds so can't help with the ID but it's a beautiful bird whatever it is.
Well done.

Geoff.

Sorry Austin but cannot helpp on the bird ID, but a great shot anyway

Shaun

Lovely image Austin, might be tempted to remove the rain drop, other than that very minor nit it's a cracking image.

Andy...

Hi Austin

Probably Common Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) common in N Fenno-Scandia the sub-species C. cabaret most often seen in the UK is much browner and Artic Redpoll usually have much finer streaks on the flanks a white rump and finer bill.

Nice image.

David

Great picture Austin looks like he's being battered by the wind.

Dale

Hi all, thanks for you feedback, much appreciated.

Jules, I look forward to your dads input. It seems that this is not an easy call.

Cheers

Austin

Blimey,

That is very compreshensive. Do thank your dad Jules for taking the time to share his knowledge.

Cheers

Austin

Cracker!!
Paul.

Wonderful! I love those fluffy feathers.