Hi,
I've just seen the first Redpoll at my feeder! Is it a common or lesser Redpoll? I think it is the common redpoll. the flickr link will have higher res photos. Many thanks
https://www.flickr.com/gp/186923893@N06/kYsM44
Not the easiest of birds to distinguish between Lesser and Common. I would tend to agree with Jim that it's more likely to be a Lesser Redpoll, (far more common that the Common Redpoll in the UK and Ireland).
More info HERE
He has finally returned to the feeder yesterday, again during very bad weather. He has a lovely brown tint to his feathers in good light. smaller than a gold finch too. Thanks for the input of all!
A few shots through a wet window