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Fringilla coelebs
Catched at the act of singing. The Common Chaffinch's large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14–16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still obvious.
Holm oak forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: +1 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Apr 1, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
11 Comments
It could be so Arlanda, but I think maybe they stay at the coast line during winter and then they starts to move when the snow start melting..
Thanks GunawanMuhammad
So Beautiful :)
Thanks Stian. In Spain the common chaffinch is resident all the year. I read in Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Chaf...) that in Sweden, so I guess also in Norway, females depart during the winter but the males remain there. Is it true?
Great pictures Arlanda! I saw the first one this year, yesterday :)
Thanks SnowyBro
Real nice shots!
Gracias Gerardo
Nice series :)
Thanks Elsa
Beautifully backlit photos and nice that you caught him in the act ;)