Karl J
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Saw a bird earlier today that I've not seen before and from my notes I've now id'd as a Snow Bunting, but as it wasn't the best sighting ever I'm wondering if there are any possible similar birds that it could be ?
My book says Lapland & Reed Buntings are similar, but it wasn't either of them.
Description - Large white shoulder areas ~ half length of wing, dark (black ?) wing ends and white sided tail. A streaked brown back ( Reed Bunting style ). Whiteish belly. Light brownish cheek patch surrounded by whiter C shape. Odd dumpy sort of walk, with a white elbow (?) patch showing as it walks.
My book says Lapland & Reed Buntings are similar, but it wasn't either of them.
Description - Large white shoulder areas ~ half length of wing, dark (black ?) wing ends and white sided tail. A streaked brown back ( Reed Bunting style ). Whiteish belly. Light brownish cheek patch surrounded by whiter C shape. Odd dumpy sort of walk, with a white elbow (?) patch showing as it walks.