Thursday, 6 April 2023

SUBLIME REDPOLL...

 Sublime Redpoll…



Perched, she tarried in the morning sunshine.

Spotlit, her buff, slightly marked chest contrasted

Sharply with her red cap and finch’s beak.

Chunky and comfortable, warm and benign,

Her soft eyes seemed coy as she fidgeted.

She looked cheery, although covertly meek…


Pete Ray

6th April 2023


Seated on a slim branch, the female redpoll looked remarkably sweet.



A seed and insect feeder, she is one of a busy flock which has been visiting the garden regularly, likely due to the presence of an alder tree nearby… 

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