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Willow warbler? (1 Viewer)
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dan pointon
Can't Stop
I would be more inclined to say Chiffchaff as it has quite dusky flanks. Was it calling from atop this bush???
Dan
Dan
Julian Sykes Wildlife
Jules Sykes
Sorry Dan I would have said Willow Warbler, looks (to me) quite long-winged and the feet look flesh coloured.
Keith Reeder
Watch the birdie...
Looks good for willow warbler to me - long wing, and light-coloured legs.
dan pointon
Can't Stop
Oops, i'm probably wrong then!!! I usually identify these by call.
Dan
Dan
Hi there,
I too would call this a Willow Warbler, due to the following:
-legs appear to be pale, though there is some variation in both species
-the head pattern is better for WW, with no pale crescent below the eye and a more prominent eyestripe and supercilium than on most Chiffchaffs
-the primary projection seems too long for Chiffchaff, but right for WW
-the bird is a bit brighter in colour than most Chiffchaffs
Regards,
Harry
I too would call this a Willow Warbler, due to the following:
-legs appear to be pale, though there is some variation in both species
-the head pattern is better for WW, with no pale crescent below the eye and a more prominent eyestripe and supercilium than on most Chiffchaffs
-the primary projection seems too long for Chiffchaff, but right for WW
-the bird is a bit brighter in colour than most Chiffchaffs
Regards,
Harry
greenbunion
Well-known member
Definitely wasn't Chiffchaff as that is one of the few bird songs I have learned so far!!!
Ghostly Vision
Well-known member
Wilow warbler, no question.
Dan, stop stringing!!!
GV
Dan, stop stringing!!!
GV
dan pointon
Can't Stop
I know, made a fool out of myself on this one!!!!
Dan
Dan
Keith Reeder
Watch the birdie...
Naah you didn't, Dan - it's only recently that I've felt confident to ID a willow warbler from a chiffy by anything other than call/song.
All part of the learning curve.
All part of the learning curve.
Edward woodwood
Member
Hey there Danny boy
you can learn a lot by going birding with experienced observers
seems Sean has been inputting re Willow/Chiffs already
forget it Dan - happens to everyone, quite often too
Tim
you can learn a lot by going birding with experienced observers
seems Sean has been inputting re Willow/Chiffs already
forget it Dan - happens to everyone, quite often too
Tim
Ghostly Vision
Well-known member
Tim Allwood said:Hey there Danny boy
you can learn a lot by going birding with experienced observers
seems Sean has been inputting re Willow/Chiffs already
forget it Dan - happens to everyone, quite often too
Tim
Howdy Timmeeeeh
Just winding Dan up after he exposed my stringing on the public forum. He's actually as hot as the brown stuff in the field.
His learning curve is working its way towards the horizontal very quickly.
GV
Edward woodwood
Member
Ghostly Vision said:
Hey Seany
I kind of meant you'd been teaching him the finer points of willow/chiff id!
that last line of yours is hardly a compliment either if you think about it!
be nice to the boy and keep him on the straight and narrow...B
nice Rustic pix by the way, sounds like you had a good time
Tim
Ghostly Vision
Well-known member
Timmy my boy
Tim Allwood said:Hey Seany
I kind of meant you'd been teaching him the finer points of willow/chiff id!
YEHIKNOW!
that last line of yours is hardly a compliment either if you think about it!
ISN'T IT? Thought that a steep one was what a beginner experienced, and that it levelled out as one gained more experience? Or was that a double-entendre?
be nice to the boy and keep him on the straight and narrow...B
SEVERN TRENT WATER!!!!
nice Rustic pix by the way, sounds like you had a good time
Yeah - apart from the company!
Seamus
Tim
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