Bullfinch, Lesser Redpoll and friends

Two from the Lurgies on different days recently, then a selection from Montreathmont Forest taken while on my hide rota.

Birds seen, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Robin, Blackbird, Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Sparrowhawk, Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Bullfinch, Dunnock, Chaffinch, Wren, Yellowhammer, Song Thrush and Red Squirrels.

Male Bullfinch, one of two at the Lurgies car park, late afternoon Monday

Lesser Redpoll, Montreathmont Forest

Lesser Redpoll, Montreathmont Forest, stunning colours

Lesser Redpoll, Montreathmont Forest, eight birds at feeders

Lesser Redpoll, Montreathmont Forest

Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel eating some sultanas

Male Siskin

Female Siskin

Treecreeper at the Lurgies

Wren at Montreathmont on Monday

Tuesday's Wren in early morning before any sunlight gets to the hide

Yellowhammer male at Montreathmont

Male Chaffinch with what appears to be a leather-jacket, or similar

Coal Tit

Blackbird male