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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.

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 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
Splendid capture, nice composition with the little twigs. Nice undefined background.
Cheers
Fabio
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to photosofghosts club
I appreciate your kind comment, Fabio. Thank you, Joe
6 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'.
6 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
6 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A beautiful capture here! Thank you for the link about Bullfinch.

Best wishes
Füsun
6 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Füsun. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
A colourful character, Joe. Lovely details on the head and breast.
6 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
6 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A terrific shot of this pretty bullfinch Joe. He is very sweet with his lovely bright colours.
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Ecobird club
Thanks for your very sweet comment, Carol. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.
 xenophora
xenophora club
"Hand over the seeds, and no one gets hurt." ;)
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to xenophora club
Thanks for your very amusing comment, xenophora. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful colours and details.
6 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
6 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
This is a superb shot Joe and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Jeff Farley
Thanks for your superb comment, Jeff. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
How nice, Joe.I never saw one of the kind.
6 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
6 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
A beautiful picture Joe. Great depth of colour and definition!
Cheers, Rosa.
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
Thanks, Rosa. I have been observing the bullfinches since they were in juvenile plumage. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe capture. Nicole.
6 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Merci, Nicole. Joe
6 years ago.
 Dave Roberts 2014
Dave Roberts 2014
A beautiful bullfinch, great colour.
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014
Thanks for your very kind comment, Dave. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.
 dgmphoto
dgmphoto club
Lovely bird
6 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to dgmphoto club
Thanks for your very kind comment, dgmphoto. Cheers, Joe
6 years ago.

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