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Chaffinch


Chaffinch
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 0 N: 1564] (5137)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-10
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-22 21:13
Viewed: 408
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Latin name - Fringilla Coelebs

The Chaffinch, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae, also called a spink. Its large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14-16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. The female is drabber and greener, but still obvious.

This bird is widespread and very familiar throughout Europe. It is the most common finch in western Europe. Its range extends into western Asia, northwestern Africa, the Canary Islands and Madeira. On Tenerife and Gran Canaria, it coexists with its sister species, the endemic Blue Chaffinch.

It uses a range of habitats, but open woodland is favoured, although it is common in gardens and on farmland. It builds its nest in a tree fork, and decorates the exterior with moss or lichen to make it less conspicuous. It lays about six eggs.

This bird is not migratory in the milder parts of its range, but vacates the colder regions in winter. The coelebs part of its name means "bachelor". This species was named by Linnaeus; in his home country of Sweden, where the females depart in winter, but the males often remain. This species forms loose flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with Bramblings. This bird occasionally strays to eastern North America, although some sightings may be escapees.

The food of the Chaffinch is seeds, but unlike most finches, the young are fed extensively on insects.

The powerful song is very well known, and its fink or vink sounding call gives the finch family its English name. Males typically sing two or three different song types, and there are regional dialects too.
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Hallo Gert
Chaffinches are great looking birds. You have taken a pretty nice photo of one. It stands out well on the sandy surface. Beautiful colours and great details of the feathers displayed. I like the pose you have captured this one in, showing of its "catch for the day". A great shot of this pleasing to the eye bird. Good focus and framing, presented in a delightful manner. I especially like the smooth feathers on the head. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-07-22 22:31]

Hi Gert

Great pose with excellent detail and colour saturation.

Best wishes

James

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 277 W: 3 N: 738] (2646)
  • [2008-07-22 22:56]

Hi Gert,
lovely bird in great pose with excellent sharpness and great details, very well done, Best regards Siggi

Hi neighbor. Excellent capture of this bird. I like the detail of the plumage. Fine sharp detail and very well done. Regards. Jusni

Hi Gert,
Excellent capture of this lovely bird. TFS.
- Nirmal

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 0 N: 366] (1966)
  • [2008-07-23 4:59]

Hi Gert
very good sharp and colors
well done.

Hi Gert,
A lovely capture of this beautiful chaffinch. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hallo Gert,
Prachtige opname van deze vink. Mooie natuurlijke kleuren en een erg goed scherpte en compositie.
Groet,
Peter

LOvely and perfect shot My BIG BRO GERT!
TFS this and also thanks for all everything!
Take Care
&
GOOD BYE

You managed wonderful sharpness and natural color in this shot Gert. This little bird is beautifully patterned.

TFS
Evelynn : )

hello Gert

another beautiful shot of a lovely bird, very fine POV, DOF and framing,
beautiful warm luminosity, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 476] (1967)
  • [2008-07-29 23:06]

Hi Gert , great shot of this Chaffinch , nice sharp focus and detail , great color and a good composition thanks for sharing it
regards
Art

Hello Gert,
How are you!
Many thanks for sharing this beautiful image of the Chaffinch with food in it's beck!
the exposure and focus is spot on with fine sharpness, nice colour and details
well done
take care and sincere regards
Tony

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-08-08 6:42]

Hello Gert,
A fine sharp capture of this male Chaffinch in good light and against a nice sandy background. I like the fluffy feathers and the colours are beautiful. Well done!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3030 W: 148 N: 4521] (14603)
  • [2008-08-12 10:30]

Hi Gert.
First-class shot of a nice bird. You managed to reflect all features of it – feathers, fine coloration, charming eye with light spot, etc. I like excellent selection of a DOF, precise exposure of the image and nice framing. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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