Lesser Redpoll
Bird
The lesser redpoll is one of Britain's smallest finches, streaky brown with a scarlet forehead. It flits through birch and alder in restless flocks, feeding on tiny seeds high in the twigs.
💡 Fun Facts
- The lesser redpoll is a tiny, streaky brown finch with a bright crimson "poll" — an old word for the top of the head.
- Breeding males also wear a rosy-pink flush across the chest in spring.
- These acrobatic little birds flit through birch trees in busy, chattering flocks, feeding on the smallest of seeds.
📅 Through the Year
- Breeding:April to July