Ring Ouzel or Blackbird - UK (1 Viewer)

ianrose82

Well-known member

• Nov 2, 2014

• #1

I took these two record shots in a location in the Elan Valley, Powys where Ring Ouzels were reported the previous day. The bird was quite a way away and the light was atrocious but there does seem to be a paler crescent on the breast. Could this be a female or juvenile Ring Ouzel or is it wishful thinking and a female Blackbird?
Comments appreciated.

 

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Phil Andrews

It's only Rock and Roller but I like it

• Nov 2, 2014

• #2

Blackbird for me - an ouzel would look much more scaly.

 

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midlands birder

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• Nov 2, 2014

• #3

It's a female Blackbird

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Nov 3, 2014

• #4

Phil Andrews said:

Blackbird for me - an ouzel would look much more scaly.

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Ditto; also an ouzel would look more blackish-grey, less richly brown-toned.

 

ianrose82

Well-known member

• Nov 3, 2014

• #5

Thanks all...as I said - wishful thinking!