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Bird
Overtoun Estate
Overtoun
Carduelinae
Passerine
Dumbarton
Passeriformes
Bullfinch
Finch
Eurasian Bullfinch
Fringillidae
Male
Pyrrhula Pyrrhula
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Male Adult Bullfinch

Male Adult Bullfinch
Bullfinch is a striking bird found across the UK throughout the year. The adult male has bright pink underparts and a black head and face. Although seen in gardens it is more commonly associated with scrub and woodland. Quoted from the BTO website.

Nouchetdu38, Larisa Bogomazova, Mariagrazia Gaggero, Ernest CH and 12 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
Splendid capture, nice composition with the little twigs. Nice undefined background.
Cheers
Fabio
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to photosofghosts club
I appreciate your kind comment, Fabio. Thank you, Joe
5 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
A lovely capture.. there Joe'.. shallow depth of field with smack on focus on the bird,..
Cheers .. David J'.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to David G Johnson club
Thanks for your great comment, David J. Much appreciated. All the best, Joe
5 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A beautiful capture here! Thank you for the link about Bullfinch.

Best wishes
Füsun
5 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Füsun. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
A colourful character, Joe. Lovely details on the head and breast.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Amelia club
Thanks, Amelia. I have been watching this flock of bullfinches in Overtoun Estate since they were juveniles. Today, I managed a shot of this splendid adult male. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A terrific shot of this pretty bullfinch Joe. He is very sweet with his lovely bright colours.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Ecobird club
Thanks for your very sweet comment, Carol. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 xenophora
xenophora club
"Hand over the seeds, and no one gets hurt." ;)
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to xenophora club
Thanks for your very amusing comment, xenophora. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Superb capture. Love that eye.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jean
Thanks for your very kind comment, Jean. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful colours and details.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
This is a superb shot Joe and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jeff Farley
Thanks for your superb comment, Jeff. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
How nice, Joe.I never saw one of the kind.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Dani. I see many bullfinches round here. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A beautiful picture Joe. Great depth of colour and definition!
Cheers, Rosa.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks, Rosa. I have been observing the bullfinches since they were in juvenile plumage. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe capture. Nicole.
5 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Merci, Nicole. Joe
5 years ago.
 Dave Roberts 2014
Dave Roberts 2014
A beautiful bullfinch, great colour.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014
Thanks for your very kind comment, Dave. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 dgmphoto
dgmphoto club
Lovely bird
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to dgmphoto club
Thanks for your very kind comment, dgmphoto. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.

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