[CT Birds] about Redpolls

[Jim Zipp]

Looks like a pretty classic common.  As has already been mentioned by
Nick I think, structure is one important field mark.  The face is often
very distinctive with a "Pug" look to it... The face looks sort of
flattened compared to a common.  The back is also "usually" frosty in
appearance compared to a common.  A Common Redpoll  having a whiter
breast than others around him is fairly "common".

Here's a few shots of a Hoary I made a couple of years ago in NH
where a friend of mine had up to 3 of them visiting along with a flock
of 100-150 Common Redpoll.  When I get time I'll look back and see if I
have any images to add that shot the classic "frosty" back too.

http://www.jimzipp.com/hoary%20redpoll.html

Here are some commons too.

http://www.jimzipp.com/common%20redpoll.html

Jim 

The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature Shop
www.fatrobin.com
Jim Zipp Bird Photography
www.jimzipp.com

----- Original Message ----
From: Sunshine <sunny19682 at comcast.net>
To: ctbirds at lists.ctbirding.org
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:38:59 PM
Subject: Re: [CT Birds] about Redpolls


I took pictures of my one Redpoll, which was seen again this morning.
  I am
fairly confident based on previously posted messages - including the
 Sibley
blog link - that I had a Common.  If I am wrong, I'd certainly
 appreciate
the correction.

Pictures posted here under Redpoll:
http://community.webshots.com/user/arcadian7


Donna Lorello
Branford


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