Little Visitor

monmar · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:15 pm Post subject: Little Visitor

This little fellow turned up on my doorstep today. Anybody have an idea what it is?

ormondsview · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:32 pm Post subject:

I've sent a question to these birders http://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web

There will be huge bird losses if the weather doesn't improve. And it looks like February may see the end of it.

walltoall

Monmar,
It could be a sparrow with a sense of humour and access to lipstick but it's more likely a redpoll. Normally a bird of the mountains. Rarely seen down in the towns.
SW

Sive · Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:03 am Post subject:

Definitely a redpoll !

ormondsview · Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: reply from the birders link

Small brown bird with a red forehead? It's a Lesser Redpoll, common Irish bird in open country. They like weeds/seeds.

monmar · Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: Redpoll

Hi There,
Thanks for the help in identifying the Redpoll. I hadn't seen one in the garden before.
Regards,
monmar