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Hawfinch
Macswede

Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

One from la couple of weeks ago. It was bright for a while today though and we've been promised sun tomorrow.
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Habitat
Park/garden
Location
Solberga, a suburb of Stockholm
Date taken
4th January, 2011
Scientific name
Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Equipment used
Canon 7D MkII, Canon 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Mark II
Jonno52
Supporter
What an excellent capture of this beautifully coloured and charismatic finch. Excellent work Graham.

("charismatic" = "I've never seen one". Three firsts for Britain on my list, but no Hawfinch, sigh).
 
bievreJJ
a superb photo of this handsome hawfinch with great colours, Graham, top quality, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Gosh Graham.... you really have got a cracking picture of this beauty.

Very well done my friend.
 
peterday
Opus Editor
Another great shot of one of my favourite and elusive birds, tfs Graham!
 

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Britain & Europe
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