A female Bullfinch unable to perch

Having featured a male bullfinch a couple of days ago, I want to record this female. I was worried when I saw it trying to feed by hovering close to the feeder. I fear it has the common affliction to its feet are Leg lesions, commonly known as ‘scaly leg’ or ‘tassel foot’. They are growths on the legs and feet seen in finches in Britain and mainland Europe.

I have seen this problem on finches over many years, and noticed it on a bullfinch some weeks ago. Rather sad to see and find it is present here.