Redpoll Review Part 2

Then later on 9th May 2008, another redpoll was caught and after some investigation was thought to show some features of North Western (or Greenland) Redpoll - however its wing length is too short even for Mealy (despite appearing very large) - which is no doubt why it caused confusion at the time and why it was photographed! See photos below, any comments welcome (email steve@hilbrebirdobs.fsnet.co.uk):





Compare these with Lesser Redpolls from earlier years:

All photos SW except Lesser Redpoll above by CJW