Chaffinch plumage

[Madelinew]

Has everyone else noticed how smart the male chaffies are looking in their breeding plumage? One of my guests is looking so spry lately that I had to do a double take cos I thought he was a bullfinch with such a pink chest.

[Hedge Witch]

There is only one in my garden, but yes, he is the best looking bird around, by far.

[Madelinew]

Funny how they blend into the background all winter. When they're hoovering up the lawn, I often don't spot them until they move as they are pretty well camouflaged but they certainly stand out now. No idea how to spell camouflage and can't be bothered to look it up BTW

[Ruth Daniel]

They certainly are looking good at this time of year.....I snapped this handsome looking one at the weekend!

[Pam_M]

Spot on with camouflage, Madeline! I checked!

I don't get Chaffinches in my garden but see them at a reserve, yes they are looking smart and colourful! A Great Tit I saw yesterday looked very brightly chested yesterday in the sunshine! In what little sun we had mind! A lovely time of year!

That's a super Chaffie pic, Ruth!

[Madelinew]

One of mine has a very pink chest.

BTW did you take that gorgeous kingfisher pic that's in your Gallery?

[LynM]

Yes, seriously smart male chaffies about here too. I have around a dozen most days when I first put out the food (mix of male and female). They have even taken to fluttering by the lantern feeder and grabbing seeds now instead of waiting underneath.

[Ruth Daniel]

Originally Posted by Madelinew

BTW did you take that gorgeous kingfisher pic that's in your Gallery?

Thanks Madelaine,it was digi-scoped from our local bird hide where we are almost guaranteed to see Kingfishers.....even down to which perch they'll use!