Unidentified bird,

dmclean2 · #1 (**permalink**) 14-04-2009, 05:31 PM

Hi Folks,
We were sitting at our meal at 5pm to-night and this bird flew from out of the Camelia into the cherry tree , I thought that it was a wax wing, grabbed the camera and managed to get 2 pics through the french door window so I appologise for the poor quality,I dont think it's a waxwing anymore because of the tail, but it did have a good stand up crest on it, Yellowy throat and bars on the wings, as well as the blackish face, would appreciate any help on this please,
Cheers
Duncan

Dae · #2 (**permalink**) 14-04-2009, 05:33 PM

Unless I'm mistaken, I believe this is a Brambling.

RoyW · #3 (**permalink**) 14-04-2009, 05:35 PM

Male Brambling - just starting to get it's breeding plumage.

Gill Osborne · #4 (**permalink**) 14-04-2009, 06:08 PM

Oooh I'm green with envy

I've yet to see a brambling.

Nice to know they are still around

There were some reported at Wallington Hall just down the road from me (well, 20+ miles) but I didn't get the chance to get down to see them. Chances are I'll have to wait until the winter months once more