Mealy Redpoll

Mealy Redpoll ( Carduelis Cabaret )


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 on 30th January 2010

Video Produced by GoldfinchGarden ( Wildlife in Cornwall )

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[wkwildlife]

Wow, did you film this bird in Cornwall?

[GoldfinchGarden]

@wkwildlife Yes, It was visiting my garden for a couple of months. Its the only one I've ever seen.

[stevie1974]

Not seen any of these birds this year yet, used to get a large flock in our garden on the Nyger seed!

[GoldfinchGarden]

@stevie1974 This one liked nyger seed. I'd like to see a flock turn up.

[Velasca]

Lovely little birds. Are they doing ok in Britain at the moment?

[GoldfinchGarden]

They sure are lovely little birds. They're struggling a bit in this colder than usual winter.

[NZWolf2]

I now live in Wellington NZ, and i saw a redpoll in the city. I first thought it was a female sparrow with pollen on top of its head. After a bit of research, i found out what it was. Apparantly redpoll's are quite rare in city centres.

[wkwildlife]

@GoldfinchGarden I live in Devon and have never seen one

[GoldfinchGarden]

Hi John, you're right. No Red Kites down my way...I wish there was. Paul

[MrJimmyGiblets]

Funny you've had Fieldfares as well. With the very cold weather this year it been very interesting to see these unusual visitors, BTW, here in Reading large numbers of Read Kites are a common sight these days. I don't think they've reached Cornwall yet. John