Little Missenden Hawfinch

I was unable to get over to Little Missenden until 8th when it turned out to be very cold and very dull, so not helping photography.  The birds were first reported here on Christmas Eve!!

As soon as I arrived I saw a small number perched high in trees behind the church but distant.  Then about 25 birds flew in from the NE and joined them. They then melted away and we (Graham Smith, John Edwrds and others) relocated about 8 that had flown into some tall bushes in a field to the west of the church.They fed for a while, had a drink in the Misbourne and flew off again.  We eventually found about 30 birds to the NW side of the village but they flew back over towards the church.  I eventually gave up trying to get close enough for decent photos but it was great to see them in the scope.

Hawfinch - A nice male but rather distant by the church.