15/04/2022 Sizergh Castle, Cumbria

Hawfinch: Hawfinches are rarely seen out in the open, preferring the cover of dense woodland to gardens and parks. At this time of year though they emerge to find a mate and to feed on the fallen seeds of the hornbeam trees found at Sizergh Castle.



Spring is the best time to get the rare opportunity to catch sight of the elusive hawfinch on the Sizergh Estate.  

Best viewed from the  cafĂ©’s veranda overlooking the main car park.