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Arctic Redpoll ssp Hornemanni

28 September 2022

Location:

Vaylie, Norwick

Region:

Unst

Count:

1

Age/sex:

imm?

Comment:

Arctic Redpoll ssp Hornemanni 1st heard calling then dropped onto chimney of ruined building at approx 2.20pm then flew towards house & landing on tree till 2.30pm & then flew high North West.
slightly larger than lesser Redpoll with snowball/fluffy like appearance
Unstreaked under tail, pointed small bill, Buff head, pale backed White flank with faint light streaks, Rump White with faint light streaks.

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