Fabulous Finches

Wednesday, February 15th 2023

There was excitement in the ringing room at Foxglove this weekend as not one but two control birds (ringed by another ringing group) were caught.

This stunning male Lesser Redpoll was first ringed in 2020 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, approximately 60 miles away.

This female Siskin hasn't travelled quite so far. She was first ringed in 2022 in County Durham, around 19 miles away.

Ringers were also fortunate to catch several Brambling. These beautiful birds are winter visitors to the UK and have been observed feeding amongst Chaffinches in the back garden. 

Other finches, including Bullfinches and Goldfinches, have also been observed feeding in the back garden.

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