Arctic-type Redpoll Carduelis sp
nr Voe, Shetland
#0702

This bird was reported as Coue's Arctic Redpoll, but showed features both consistent with that identification, as well as features indicating other origins. I'm putting it down as a learning experience and calling it an Arctic-type Redpoll, but the fact remains that it was a brilliant bird that I was able to observe very well, and make some nice images.