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Old 11-03-11, 07:48 AM
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Default lesser or Mealy Redpoll

I not sure if this is a Mealy or Lesser Redpoll ?
can anyone help with this ID Please.
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Old 11-03-11, 08:25 AM
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I'm sure someone who has actually seen these will come along but I found this useful comparison which tells me your bird is a Lesser, but do not take my word for it.

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Great pic!
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Old 11-03-11, 08:33 AM
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I'm sure someone who has actually seen these will come along but I found this useful comparison which tells me your bird is a Lesser, but do not take my word for it.

Steve's Birding Pages

Great pic!
Thanks Peter
after reading your link I think you are right a lesser but its not easy to tell them apart is it.
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Its a splendid picture, but for me its definitely a lesser redpoll.
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A super image Richard!
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Yep, lesser.
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These is a mealy redpolls, taken through the winter.
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