As morning light pierces the forest canopy, a male chaffinch darts from branch to branch, its salmon-pink breast and patterned wings catching the sun like a flicker of flame.
These birds are among Europe’s most familiar songbirds, yet their beauty is anything but ordinary. Each flight, each call, serves a purpose — staking claim to territory, attracting a mate, or simply weaving through the intricate tapestry of woodland life.
Fringilla coelebs
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000 | f/6.3 | ISO4000