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Serin (Serinus serinus)

This chap flew into a tree just ahead of us and at first we thought it was a yellowhammer. However, when we got a clear view we could see that it wasn't and our first thought was Serin. Can anyone confirm this is correct?
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Habitat
Mixed woodland adjacent to lake
Location
Lac de Pincemaille, Rille, france
Date taken
13th June 2012
Scientific name
Serinus serinus
Equipment used
Eos 7D, EF300, 1.4Ex
NoSpringChicken
I can't help because I hardly ever see Yellowhammers, let alone Serins. It is an excellent shot of a lovely bird though Brian.
 
kim
Splendid shot Brian and it looks like a Serin to me, glad you are having a profitable time in the Loire - I wouldn't bother coming back here - it is cold and miserable and going to get worse!!!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Wow, nice bird and a great picture. Brilliant perch, setting, pose, color, and detail. Superb Brian!!!
 
Kits
Lovely focus, lighting and pose. A really nice image.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
He's beautiful Brian. I've only had a brief glimpse of one of the before.

A lovely shot.
 
Doc Duck
We don't get serins up here, but I agree it looks a bit "off" for a yellowhammer. Lovely shot!
 

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Britain & Europe
Added by
Brian Dunning
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