Lesser Redpoll on feeders

Andy M reports that up to five Lesser Redpoll have been regular visitors to his bird feeders over the past few weeks, first appearing on 12th December 2017.  They seem to be travelling and feeding in a mixed flock with Goldfinch and Greenfinch.  Smaller than their finch cousins, with a small black bib and red forehead, they are never-the-less typically the most feisty, fighting off the larger finches to keep their perch, and often remaining last on the feeders when other birds are spooked off.

Male - black bib, red forehead, and red on breast and flanks

 Female - black bib and red forehead, but lacking red on breast