The common redpoll now includes the hoary redpole in its species. The American Ornithological Society decided the latter was just a different race, not a different species. Credit: Courtesy of Bob ...

FLOCKS of lesser redpolls are being seen in the region on the move through the snow and ice to find feeding areas in stands of birch or alders. They peck away at birch catkins or hang upside down to ...

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. David Attenborough presents the lesser redpoll. You can spot Lesser Redpolls hanging like ...