Yellowhammer?

[Nettie]

Should this little bird be this far north in winter? spotted him feeding in my garden this afternoon.

[highlander]

Yes it is a yellowhammer, you usually find them feeding at sheep troughs, beautiful birds i have had them picking up the seed under my bird tables.

[Anji]

Well spotted, Nettie.
We'll all be looking out for them now.

[Liz]

Nettie you are so lucky to have this beautiful wee bird come to visit your garden.

I have only ever seen them when out for a walk in the country.

[Rheghead]

Should this little bird be this far north in winter? spotted him feeding in my garden this afternoon.

Yes it is a yellowhammer but it looks like it is in Summer plumage to me.

[Kevin Milkins]

I have had a yellow hammer at my bird table for a while now, I will try and get a photo.:Razz