Are these Yellowhammers, if so which one is Mum? (1 Viewer)

Hi Folks,

These little peaches were merrily chipping away to one another (it seemed) this afternoon. The one on the wire didn't move away at all alas. I'd have liked one on a branch or bush, anyway nice to have one at all. The other seemed oblivious to my presence and jumped around a little, but seemed more intent on shaping up it's appearence, a prelude perhaps to a bit of jiggy jiggy!!! I digress, I think these are yellowhammers(I really should update my Observer Book of Birds, had it since I was 10 and you dont want to know how long I've had it for!

Much obliged for any response

Chris B.

Those a Yellowhammers all right Chris. The duller bird is the female.

Yep! I agree with Andrew. We have one or two aorund as well, though it seems fewer than last year. I always think it's strange how some males are more intensely yellow than others - some positively glow a yellow gold colour!

I believe they get more yellow as they get older

Thanks for the confirmation, I always thought they were bigger and more yellow than these, but I suppose things alwys seem bigger when you're smaller. I haven't seen a yellow hammer in -- too long.

Thanks again