The Chaffinch is a common, sparrow-sized finch of gardens, woodland, parks and farmland. they can regularly be spotted in woodland car parks where they home in on picnickers looking for an easy meal.
Leg lesions, commonly known as ‘scaly leg’ or ‘tassel foot’, are growths on the legs and feet seen in finches across Europe. Leg lesions in Chaffinches are one of the most frequently observed signs of ill health in British garden birds. It is said to be caused by both a mite and viral infection that cause leg lesions and is thought to be transmitted by contact. Most affected birds continue to live normally. Although birds with severe lesions can become lame so are increasingly vulnerable to predation.
The male Chaffinch is a colourful garden bird with a blue-grey crown, brown back and pink breast. Females are pale brown and have white shoulder patches and wing bars.
The above pictures show healthy Chaffinches below are some with scaly leg.
Continued Reflections from my World. 
How sad to see the leg problems these birds have. I have never seen anything like this in America, but who knows it might be here too. Our finches are not as colorful as yours.
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Indeed Peggy so sad to see – we have some nice finches many I have never seen.
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They’re beautiful birds but the leg infection looks uncomfortable and unnatural. So sad for these little guys. Thanks for sharing information and pics about the finch.
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Peggy has not seen it in the USA I was wondering if you have seen it there?
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Even if I saw one I wouldn’t know. I’ll keep an eye out for this kind of bird; hopefully Omicron will phase out soon so we can go out and explore without fear of catching it.
Stay safe!
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