Is this a redpoll?

I heard a strange sound when I walked along Wood Lane this afternoon and eventually I managed to spot the bird that was making it. This looks like a redpoll (maybe a young one?) but I didn't think they were in Britain at this time of the year. I shall have to read about them in my bird book. It was the reddish cap and breast that made me think it was. Please let me know if you think it's not because I would like to know what it is.

[Mara]

It really looks like a redpoll :).

[Andy]

or could be a Linnet

[Sarah Munnings]

new one on me, isn't it pretty :)

[Shirley Banford]

Redpolls have stripes on their breasts and sides.

[Judith Greenwood]

I think maybe a male linnet from the RSPB site. They have an audio as well so that may be the decider! Very pretty anyway - never seen one!

[carol white]

A lovely capture:-)

[sally agnew]

Great find and capture :-)

[Judith Johnson]

You do capture some beautiful birds Rosie. No I don't think the apricots are early. They are usually ripe for picking about the same time as our anniversary which is on Friday.

[Joan]

Sorry no idea what a lovely bird fav

[Colin Fawsett]

A lovely capture.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Lovely capture, like the textures on the branch as well.

[Rosie Kind]

@rabbitsandbirds Yes after I posted this I googled it and found that it's a male redpoll in summer plumage

[Rosie Kind]

@amfrumbiddivurd @sabanford @judithg After I googled, I realised that it's a male redpoll in summer plumage

[Rosie Kind]

@pixiemac @carolmw @hermann @princessliz @bristol_colin @ladymagpie Thanks for your kind comments and Favs

[Rosie Kind]

@busylady Thanks Judith and Happy Anniversary for Friday

[Janet]

A redpoll! I have never seen one of these. What a lucky find and capture!