Little Cressingham, Norfolk

An hour long visit this afternoon to a location traditionally productive for winter Finches and Buntings didn't disappoint today.
400+ Linnets, 150+ Yellowhammers, 200+ Chaffinches, 10+ Bramblings, and 100+ Skylarks were seen, despite the very poor light.
10+ Bramblings was undoubtedly a low estimate, these included some very handsome males beginning to moult into breeding plumage, and the paler, but still beautiful female birds.

Brambling (female) 27th January

Despite the very poor light, I managed this shot of a female Brambling.  The pale head, pale orange breast and scapulars, separates this species from the more familiar Chaffinch.