Bullfinch

A pair of bullfinches started visiting Charlotte's Pool on 25th March 22 feeding on the buds of the horse chestnut tree just to the left of the sitspot. The male is very noticeable with his bright red chest.

Bullfinches are extremely shy so I have been lucky to spot them now whilst the leaves on the trees do not provide much cover. They prefer to nest in thick cover which is why they are rarely seen in gardens.

Males and females have a black cap that extends forward around the bill, a grey back, black wings with a grey-white wing bar, a black tail and a white rump. However, while the female and juveniles are pinkish-grey, the male stands out with rose-red underparts.

Their song is very soft and subtle.

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