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Definitely a grebe and one of Slav or black-necked. I went with the former given white pattern on cheeks. Body shape and hood wrong for...
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Slavonian - although the rear neck stripe looks quite thick for Slav to me? - the light and picture resolution could be making it more...
Mar 10, 2021
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Yes, while the first one looked inconclusive to me, the newer one changes this. I agree with JWN, this seems an Slavonian Grebe, that...
Mar 10, 2021
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Looks like Slav to me. If you really zoom in you (I!) can see a hint of red eye, and the black/white distribution & general shape seem...
Mar 10, 2021
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I tend to agree with Deb. I must admit, with only the first picture I thought, that a Sparrowhawk was a better fit, this changed with...
Mar 10, 2021
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But the tail is only a pitfall if this is something you habitually rely on - I don’t! There are no ‘rules’ for moult, wear, posture and...
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The purpose as you say, was to highlight sprawk tail shape, in as much as it’s not “set in stone” with a straight base and sharp corners...
Mar 10, 2021
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it is odd indeed.
Mar 10, 2021
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A Heroindine (y)
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I agree with Lou and you, Ken, that rounded tail is eye-catching, when knowing this is a Sparrowhawk. And although tail is more rounded...
Mar 10, 2021
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pfff, in such an extreme rear view almost anything is possible.
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really the first time, ken? it's the time for nuptial behaviour in sprawks. at this time they often fluff up their undertail coverts, so...
Mar 10, 2021
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Hello Ken, just want to say, that I read those treads with interest and learn much from them, like the "eastern Song Trush"...
Mar 10, 2021
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yes, a female white-winged scoter.
Mar 10, 2021
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Hello Aladdin, yes, your Wagtail is slightly darker and has very slightly more prominent white edges to greater coverts than an Id-book...
Mar 9, 2021
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