Chiffchaff or Willow Warbler .... (1 Viewer)

Mike Robinson

Well-known member

• Apr 26, 2013

• #1

The bird per the attached picture was seen in the Ranscombe Farm Reserve, Cuxton, Kent. I am inclined to Chiffchaff (the dark legs/feet) but am not convinced. Help please. Many thanks in advance.

 

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chris butterworth

aka The Person Named Above

• Apr 26, 2013

• #2

IMO Willow Warbler. The feet, at least are pale, the bill lacks an extensive dark tip to the lower mandible, the eyering looks continuous ( broken and bolder on the lower half in Chiffchaff), what I can make out of the supercillium looks too broad and the earcoverts aren't particularly dark against the sides of the neck.

Chris

 

Mike Robinson

Well-known member

• Apr 26, 2013

• #3

Dear Chris:

You are very kind. I was hovering between dark and light legs; it was a very sunny day. Your comprehensive reply is very much appreciated. It will help me in future identification attempts.

Thanks very much .....

 

KenM

Well-known member

• Apr 26, 2013

• #4

Any other shots...?

cheers

 

Mike Robinson

Well-known member

• Apr 26, 2013

• #5

Dear Ken: Sorry ~ this was the only one that came out ....

 

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Tideliner

Well-known member

• Apr 27, 2013

• #6

When was this photo taken ? It has the look of a juv willow warbler rather than adult.