Chaffinch

Chaffinch

Limited Edition Giclée Print (150)

This artwork celebrates the beauty of the Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), one of the most widespread and colourful songbirds in Europe. Perched elegantly among evergreen foliage, the bird’s rosy-pink breast and cheeks blend seamlessly into its slate-blue crown and nape, while bold black-and-white wing markings add striking contrast. The artist has captured the softness of the plumage and the bird’s attentive posture with remarkable precision, creating a portrait that feels both lifelike and timeless.

In the wild, Chaffinches are familiar inhabitants of woodlands, hedgerows, farmland, parks, and gardens, thriving across Britain and much of Europe. Their song—a rich, cascading warble—is among the most recognisable sounds of spring, often delivered from a prominent perch. Despite their delicate appearance, Chaffinches are hardy year-round residents, feeding on seeds, insects, and buds, and are a common sight at garden feeders in the colder months. The species’ name derives from the old English “chaff finch,” as they were often seen feeding on grain husks scattered after harvest.

Produced to museum-quality standards as a Limited Edition of 200 Giclée prints, this artwork is printed with archival pigment inks on fine art paper, ensuring long-lasting colour brilliance and detail. Each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, with a certificate of authenticity included, making it an exclusive and collectable piece.

Perfect for bird enthusiasts, garden wildlife lovers, and fine art collectors, the Chaffinch print is a celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved songbirds, embodying both the music and colour of the countryside.

Poetic Note

From woodland edge, a song takes flight,

A Chaffinch sings in morning light.

With colours bright and spirit strong,

It fills the day with cheerful song.