Albino Chaffinch


Posted by Peter Ireland on Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:29 am

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As I was walking up to a Red Squirrel viewing area, this Chaffinch caught my attention immediately for obvious reasons.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:35 am
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I think its leucistic, Peter - it still has dark eyes which an albino wouldn't have. It is a little beauty though!

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by david fletcher on Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:09 am
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What a rarity Peter. Can't recall ever seeing one. Super shot in its own right.
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by Peter Ireland on Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:11 am
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Carol Clarke wrote:I think its leucistic, Peter - it still has dark eyes which an albino wouldn't have.  It is a little beauty though!

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Thanks, Carol. Yes, because I have never heard of the word "leucistic", I had to put it down as albino:)Thanks for the word of the day, and your comment.
 

by Axel Hildebrandt on Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:50 am
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Great find of this unusual plumage and great eye contact.
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by gregc on Thu Jul 28, 2022 7:41 pm
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Nice pose and perch for your unusual sighting.
 

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