Hawfinch (Male)
The hawfinch is a very large finchwith a powerful bill used to crack open seeds from trees such as cherry, hornbeam and beech. In summer they often feed on insects as well. Hawfinches are found in large areas of mature broadleaved woodland, favouring areas with open glades. They are shy birds and can be extremely difficult to find in summer, remaining high in the canopy and rarely calling. In winter, numbers are boosted by continental migrants, and birds are easier to spot in leafless trees.
Location: Penshurst, Kent
Photographer: Dave Saunders