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Message: <blockquote data-quote="tom mckinney" data-source="post: 175866" data-attributes="member: 2161">Hi Lancey,Was it worded exactly like that? I didn't read that on my pager! I agree totally with your open minded approach (I went to see the Cinnamon Teal on Lewis), however this bird is somewhat different to your example of the Cornwall Varied Thrush. That bird was known to occur in a "grey" morph in the wild (albeit very rarely), however as far as anyone can ascertain, this Cardinal is in a totally unknown plumage morph for a wild bird. I understand some Devon birders are currently corresponding with Americans to see if this pink morph is ever known in the wild.Aberrant "forced" colours are common amongst captive birds that are fed supplements - take very pink Flamingos for example.It is a definite candidate for vagrancy, but this one doesn't make the grade......even for me (and I'll tick anything!)Tom.</blockquote>