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Chaffinch

Arguably one of our most colourful finches, both male and female chaffinches have black and white wings, and a green rump. Males have a pinky face and breast and a blue-grey crown, while females are sandy brown. In winter, our chaffinches are joined by others from Scandinavia and Northern Europe, and will of

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Bird

Brambling

Similar in size and shape to the chaffinch, the male has a black head in summer, and an orange breast with white belly. In flight it shows a long white rump.

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I have a chaffinch in my garden that is calling non-stop. Why? And when can I expect it to stop?

This repetitive and monotonous song is the chaffinch 'rain' call, and although it is far from the most melodic part of this bird's repertoire, some consider it to foretell rain, though this is highly disputable.

www.rspb.org.uk/advice/expert/previous/chaffinch_call.aspx

Nature reserve

Highnam Woods: Seasonal highlights

Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves.

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Nature reserve

Winterbourne Downs: Seasonal highlights

Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves.

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Bird deformities

... Chaffinches can suffer from a virus which causes tumours on their legs. ... Another viral
disease causes tumours of the feet, particularly in chaffinches. ...

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News

Young photographers scoop top prize

Remarkable shots of garden birds and seabirds win national photography prize for 8-year old

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News

Northern Ireland birds are going for gold

The RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch results are in and tell a story of the continuing recovery for small birds after the two tough winters of 2012 and 2011. Findings from the world's biggest garden bird survey also highlight how different Northern Ireland's garden bird population is from the UK as a whole.

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Take a closer look

After windy weather, large numbers of birds may turn up in one place at the same time. This is called a 'fall'.

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Nature reserve

Church Wood: Seasonal highlights

Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves.

www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/c/churchwood/seasonal_highlights.aspx