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Redpoll Finch

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The cute little redpoll is a type of finch that is very common in the north.

Their little red “polls” are a tiny flash of colour that is easily recognisable if you’re watching for them. Small but obviously hardy, I’m not sure how they make it through our tough winters.

Happy Friday. 🙂

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  3. He is a cutie. We do get finches around here, but sightings are rare and I have never seen this one. Thanks for sharing Lynette. Have a great weekend. Allan

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    1. They are known as “common redpolls” and are supposed to be extremely numerous. I have seen lots of them (and especially when I had feeders) but I wouldn’t call them common.

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    1. I used to see a lot of them in southern Alberta and I was surprised to see them here as well, but then I discovered that their range is for the most part just Canada both for breeding (Arctic) and wintering. I haven’t seen any in BC although they winter there.

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