Yet another "Whats that bird?" thread

Hammer Archer · 2010-01-03 15:56:19

This little guy has been coming to my feeders on and off for a good few months now and I can't for the life of me figure out what it is. Heres a few photos of it: And a half decent one of its back: I've looked in books and online and the chief suspect is that it's a female linnet. But anyone that could shed some light on…

03-01-2010 03:56PM

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This little guy has been coming to my feeders on and off for a good few months now and I can't for the life of me figure out what it is.
Heres a few photos of it:

And a half decent one of its back:

I've looked in books and online and the chief suspect is that it's a female linnet. But anyone that could shed some light on it would be much appreciated.

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#2 03-01-2010 04:55PM

jmkennedyie

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Checked me own books and yep looks like female / 1st winter linnet. Thanks for posting

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