Mealy Redpoll 2

I was looking through my old videos files and found these clips of the Mealy Redpoll that visited my garden last February.

The Mealy Redpoll is a small finch. It is larger and paler than the very similar lesser redpoll. It is streaky brown above and whitish below with black streaks. It shows two white lines on the folded wing. It does not breed in the UK, but is a passage migrant and winter visitor, particularly to the east coast.

WHERE TO SEE THEM
There is a possibility of seeing this species on the east coast of Britain in the autumn or winter. Birds then move west in search of food, so can turn up in suitable habitat inland.
When to see them

WHAT THEY EAT
Small seeds from birch, alder and spruce, and insects.

Filmed in February 2010

Video Produced by Goldfinch Garden ( Wildlife in Cornwall )

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[bluechipx64]

Just seen some redpolls in our garden for the first time this morning. there was about 6 of them, theyre lovely!

[lmmsl]

Wow..look at the cute Redpoll ..I just love the bird and he is so beautiful..You must be very happy to have your Redpoll video again.. :) That was great and thanks Paul for the lovely little bird..

[TRB1946]

Very nice :)

[TK42138]

Nice footage. 

[Brbara30]

super film