Mealy Redpoll

This hansome male Mealy Redpoll was also caught by Ed Green on the same day as the Lesser Spot, at Sandy Smith NR, 28th Feb 2012.  So far, it's the only Mealy seen this winter in Beds, after the huge influx of last winter when they were common in the county.

Mealy Redpoll

One of the better looking Mealy Redpolls currently at The Lodge. 2nd December 2010 by Mark Gurney.

Edit - another image added (top), 13th Dec - to add to the debate surrounding this bird.

Mealy Redpolls

The Mealy Redpolls at The Lodge are difficult enough to see, let alone get photos of! These ropey things are video-grabs taken on 19th and 20th November 2010.