Teesmouth Bird Club

General Category => Identification Tips and Questions => Topic started by: Derickp on April 13, 2015, 10:46:45 PM

Title: Brambling perhaps
Post by: Derickp on April 13, 2015, 10:46:45 PM
Took this photo today of a bird with Bramblings, Linnets and Goldfinches on stape Moor. Thought at first a Brambling but facial marking seemed different. Confirmation would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Brambling perhaps
Post by: IanF on April 13, 2015, 10:55:15 PM
Yep! Brambling. A male by the look of it. The plumage varies considerably as they moult from winter to breeding plumage.
Title: Re: Brambling perhaps
Post by: Derickp on April 13, 2015, 10:56:58 PM
Thanks Ian, I just was not sure by the lack of a full black hood. Regards