Bird ID please (1 Viewer)

[fredyr]

I know I should know but I rarely go birding even though I know this bird is very common so would appreciate a reply.

 

[maltese falcon]

Looks like a stonechat to me

 

[DaveN]

Yes It's a Stonechat.

 

[fredyr]

Looks like a stonechat to me

Thanks for the reply. If it is a stonechat then it isn't common in Israel and could be on the way to you from Europe. i wonder what others will say.
I went up to Hula Wetlands to see hundreds of sand-hill cranes and this cute little beauty was just sitting on a signpost as I left the observatory.
Just in case you are interested as an expert I am including a photo of the cranes as it is an awesome sight each winter. Fredy

 

[fredyr]

Thanks for the reply. If it is a stonechat then it isn't common in Israel and could be on the way to you from Europe. i wonder what others will say.
I went up to Hula Wetlands to see hundreds of sand-hill cranes and this cute little beauty was just sitting on a signpost as I left the observatory.
Just in case you are interested as an expert I am including a photo of the cranes as it is an awesome sight each winter. Fredy

I did a search and you are correct. Thank you very much. Fredy

 

[SteveClifton]

Thanks for the reply. If it is a stonechat then it isn't common in Israel and could be on the way to you from Europe. i wonder what others will say.
I went up to Hula Wetlands to see hundreds of sand-hill cranes and this cute little beauty was just sitting on a signpost as I left the observatory.
Just in case you are interested as an expert I am including a photo of the cranes as it is an awesome sight each winter. Fredy

These are Common cranes I'm afraid. Sandhill Crane is a north American species and is very rare in Europe.


The passerine is indeed a Stonechat.

Steve

 

[fredyr]

Thanks. I didn't know. Still a wondrous sight and come spring they will all leave.
fredyr