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Blackcap ? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Roy C
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StuartReeves
Local rarity
Not a Blackcap, but a Phylloscopus warbler of some sort, probably a Chiffchaff.
Stuart
Stuart
Jane Turner
Well-known member
It looks more like a Phyllosc to me - and assuming it was taken recently and taking into account its dullness, I'd suggest Chiffchaff.
)Can't really be anything other than a Chiffchaff, but there is no hint of a supercilium and the feet look rather pale, even pinkish. Any more photos Roy?
I am surrounded by thousands (literally) of "Chiffies" at the moment and no two birds look exactly the same.
Colin
I am surrounded by thousands (literally) of "Chiffies" at the moment and no two birds look exactly the same.
Colin
Krispo said:
No Kristian, the Chiffs are not singing yet but the Bluethroats certainly are, and what a beautiful song it is - never had as many overwintering here before. I counted 24 different birds this morning, and all showing very well (because I didn't have my camera with me!!). They will be gone by the end of the week when the Woodchat Shrikes arrive - never seen both species here at the same time.
Colin
