Pine Grosbeak

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

The first since May 1975 and only the 10th record for the UK. It was found at Lerwick, Shetland on March 25th 1992 and remained until April 25th. The bird was a singing male, probably a firs-year bird, and it was filmed by Alan Shaw.

Pine Grosbeak

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

This was one of 6 birds found at Rimmens Allé, Frederikshavn on December 19th 2004 by Brian Zobbe, during a large in invasion in northern Denmark. This bird was filmed by Ulf Eschou Møller on December 29th, and was last seen on January 14th 2005.

Pine Grosbeak

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

This 2cy male was found at  North Collafirth, Shetland on January 29th 2013. It was seen until at least Febuary 23rd 2013. 
The bird was filmed by Andrew Kinghorn.