Common Linnet Linaria cannabina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Isles of Scilly © Nigel Milbourne 2004
Records at Blagdon Lake: There have been a handful of records at the lake in most years since the beginning of the century.
Record information:
Status: Uncommon, passage migrant. May occur in any month.
Breeding: There are no recent breeding records at the lake.
Migration:
Moult & plumage:
Blagdon Lake: Best looked for during autumn in those years when the water level drops early enough to allow the growth of weeds on the exposed lake bed.
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Last update: 2nd May 2025