PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID WHISTLECRAFT

This Goldfinch (Carduelis Caeduelis) hung on the branch almost upside down feeding. A highly coloured finch with a bright red face and yellow wing patch as shown in this image. Their long fine beaks allow them to extract otherwise inaccessible seeds from thistles and teasels. In winter many UK goldfinches migrate as far south as Spain.

Equipment: Canon Eos 1Ds MkII, Canon 500mm F4L IS Lens & 12mm Extension Tube

Ref: WT5U5682

Date: 30/12/06

Location: RSPB Titchwell