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To all who posted, thank you. After much looking at photos I have decided that on the balance of probabilities it was a Bullfinch. What a wonderful wonderful hobby I have discovered, and also being so warmly welcomed into your group. Much thanks.

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The blue on the back is very close to the photos I see of barn Swallows, but the entire from body of the bird was a vivd red, not just the chin. Thanks

I had a look at the colour chart in the link (good idea that!) The front of the body was "red" like #17. The back of the bird was a deep blue like #104 and there was a third colour - a black (or very dark head) The colours were not blended in or mixed, they were vivid and the borders well...

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Probably an easy one for experienced watchers but I am very new to this. I have identified a few of the regular visitors to my garden, but just once I saw a bird about the size of a blackbird, with a bright orange or red "chest", and a deep blue /purple "back" that looked like a tailored dinner...

Never joined a forum before so just guessing here. I live in rural Scotland. I started watching the birds in the back yard, and then started feeding them. I have now got a wee book on Scottish birds and have noted 12 different types. I'm really enjoying the daily experience. I wanted help with...

Yes I know that one "mein Mann is verhindert, er kann Sie ummoeglich sehen" Great song