He remains close to his territory, even when winter rolls around. The female has different ideas and chooses to head south, especially if the winter is a particularly cold one. She will remain there until the weather changes when she makes her way back to her mate, this usually happens in usually in early spring.

Do chaffinches migrate in winter?

Outside the breeding season, chaffinches form flocks in open countryside and forage for seeds on the ground. ... They are partial migrants; birds breeding in warmer regions are sedentary, while those breeding in the colder northern areas of their range winter further south.

Do chaffinches fly in flocks?

Do chaffinches migrate? ... If you see large flocks moving through the countryside, these are usually Continental birds; individuals and birds seen in small flocks are usually local resident chaffinches.