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Fem or 1st winter male Chaffinch? Germany, today (1 Viewer)

Andy Hurley

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Hi all,
I thought I was photographing a female chaffinch, the wings look good but the face seems too dark. Could this be a first winter male?

Thanks

Andy
 

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Don't think there's enough pink on the breast for a male at this time of year, although it is obscured by an evil shadow!!! So female IMHO.
 
Jon Turner said:
Don't think there's enough pink on the breast for a male at this time of year, although it is obscured by an evil shadow!!! So female IMHO.
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Cheers Jon. After a horrible stormy weekend, today was all blue sky and very mild.... the down side is EVIL SHADOWS

Andy
 
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