Garden visitor yesterday, Oxfordshire, England (1 Viewer)

[tips76]

Does anyone know what this bird is? It very, very rarely turns up in my garden each year, only ever one of them. this one was photographed yesterday. I've always assumed it's a chiffchaff or other warbler?
Thanks

 

[Butty]

I've always assumed it's a chiffchaff

👍🏻

 

[THE_FERN]

Yes chiffchaff: dark brown, clear (bisected) eye ring, dark legs. The wing formula is the clincher over willow warbler (which we can't see) but there's no doubt about this individual even without that

 

[Butty]

The wing formula is the clincher over willow warbler (which we can't see)

The short primary-projection is clearly visible.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. A lovely garden visitor.

 

[delia todd]

Hi tips and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. I sometimes get Chiffchaff in a large tree beside my garden, or in other trees round-about always in the springtime but I can never see the blighters. You've a terrific picture of him - well done.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[tips76]

The short primary-projection is clearly visible.

That's great! Thanks for the confirmation, much appreciated!

 

[tips76]

Hi tips and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. I sometimes get Chiffchaff in a large tree beside my garden, or in other trees round-about always in the springtime but I can never see the blighters. You've a terrific picture of him - well done.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

Thanks, much appreciated! It took some patience!!!

 

[tips76]

Yes chiffchaff: dark brown, clear (bisected) eye ring, dark legs. The wing formula is the clincher over willow warbler (which we can't see) but there's no doubt about this individual even without that

Many thanks!!

 

[pianoman]

This time of year it is tricky to go on colour, but the short PP is visible

 

[tips76]

This time of year it is tricky to go on colour, but the short PP is visible

Thanks pianoman. We have a very small garden, but pleasingly, this bird was the 29th species to visit. A bit OCD, but have to be certain of every species before it can be logged! It's pleasing everyone is saying it's a chiffchaff!