Bird ID please

[Columbarius]

I wonder if any of the experts here can identify this little gang please? I suspect that they're juveniles, and the nearest I can get to is a Linnet, but they seem a bit tubby for that. Very much a grab shot as they didn't sit still for long, so sorry about the IQ. Any ideas much appreciated.

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Many thanks

[Dawesy]

Re: Bird ID please

Yes Russell juvenile Linnets , you will notice many small birds look more "puffed out " as the weather gets colder as they try and create more body heat and food is not so plentiful.

[antoeknee]

Re: Bird ID please

Agree with Steve. This time of year you'll see groups of birds which will contain lots of juvs.

[Columbarius]

Re: Bird ID please

Thanks Steve & Antoeknee - sometimes I find it tricky to identify SBBs (small brown birds).

[ctrollen]

Re: Bird ID please

Thanks Steve & Antoeknee - sometimes I find it tricky to identify SBBs (small brown birds).

I've always heard them referred to as LBJs (little brown jobs)

[Columbarius]

Re: Bird ID please

LBJs

Another valid acronym. SBB was I think Bill Oddie's term.