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Which Martin - England (1 Viewer)

colincurry

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England
We are blessed with lots of House Martins locally. I took these snaps and wonder if they might be of a Sand Martin. There is a band across the chest but it is quite pale and maybe from a youngster.

Thanks

Colin
 

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Not easy. The underwings look too dark for House Martin but the tail shape is too cleft for Sand Martin.

Pass.

Steve
 
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