Réunion de pinsons. Pinson du nord et pinson des arbres. #bird #oiseau #fringillacoelebs #fringillamontifringilla

On the last day of snow, just before the thaw quietly set in, winter paused for a moment at our garden fence.

Perched there was a Eurasian chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), known in Dutch as the vink. Alert, upright, and clearly assessing the situation, it seemed to be weighing its chances. The bird feeder was busy — mostly house sparrows, with a few blue tits and great tits darting in and out. Below them, pigeons, blackbirds, magpies and crows scavenged the ground for what inevitably falls. An efficient little ecosystem, even on a grey winter morning.

From the warmth of the house, I watched it all unfold. Outside, the world was cold and muted; inside, quiet and still. The chaffinch waited. This species is known for its adaptability, especially in winter, when flexible feeding strategies and patience can make all the difference. Rather than forcing its way in, it observed — conserving energy, reading movement, timing its next move.

The light was flat and overcast, typical for this time of year. With snow still present and clouds acting like a giant softbox, contrast was low. To keep detail in both feathers and background, I shot handheld with my Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 100–400mm at f/11, 1/250 sec, ISO 12800. Not ideal conditions — but honest ones. Winter photography is often about working with what little light you’re given.

There was no drama here. Just calm abundance. Even at the edge of thaw, winter was still quietly doing its work.

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- 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐳𝐨́𝐧 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫 (𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑠) en las ramas de un espino (Valladolid, España).

Cámara Panasonic Lumix G90/G95
Objetivo Panasonic Leica ED 100‑400mm ƒ4.0‑6.3 II
Datos Exif: Modo Manual, ƒ8.0, 1/2500s, ISO 1000, 400mm

Científico: Fringilla cœlebs
Castellano: Pinzón Vulgar
Catalá: Pinsà o Xeu
Euskera: Txonta, Elur Txori, edu Neguta
Galego: Pimpín Común
Português: Tentilhão-Comum
Italiano: Fringuello
English: Common Chaffinch
Français: Pinson des Arbres
Deutsch: Buchfink

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Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) perched on a mossy branch, caught mid-call or mid-song with its beak wide open. The bird displays its vivid colours: a blue-grey crown, rich pinkish-orange underparts, and bold white wing bars. The background features green foliage and hints of red berries, indicating a hedgerow or woodland edge in spring or summer.
Shot at Lochmaben in Scotland, UK.
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Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) perched on a mossy branch in a shaded woodland setting. The bird’s plumage includes a pinkish-brown breast, blue-grey head, and distinct white wing bars. It is facing left, and the background includes softly blurred green foliage and grasses, typical of temperate woodland or garden undergrowth.
Shot at Lochmaben in Scotland, UK.
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Pinson des arbres mâle (Fringilla coelebs) dans la forêt entourant le lac Pavin. Je suis assez content de la composition avec les flous d'avant et d'arrière-plan qui font mieux ressortir le sujet. Commune de Besse (63), le 31/05/2025.

F/6.3, 1/640, 1600 ISO, 600 mm.
Nikon Z6 II
Sigma 150-600 F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

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