Warbler in Rhodes Aug 19 (1 Viewer)

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Mike Tom

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #1

Saw this bird on the slopes of a mountain flying between the shrubs. My only guess, with very little experience on these , is an Olive Tree Warbler ?

The other bird is either a Chukar or Rock Partridge I believe.

 

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rollingthunder

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #2

Only Chukar occurs naturally iirc but there might be introductions to appease the shooting fraternity...

Laurie -

 

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Mike Tom

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #3

Thanks Rolling Thunder. Are you saying it is a Chukar ? Thanks for any help, any idea on the small bird ?

 

Jean FRANCOIS

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #4

Hello,
I don't think this bird is a warbler.
I'd rather see a muscicapid like the Black-eared Wheatear.
it is impossible, however, to specify.
Friendly
Jean

 

Valéry Schollaert

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #5

I would guess Water Pipit for the small bird, but agree with Jean, cannot be sure on that photo.

 

wolfbirder

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #6

Struck me more like Tawny Pipit.

 

Valéry Schollaert

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #7

wolfbirder said:

Struck me more like Tawny Pipit.

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Difficult to tell, but thin black bill is rather better for Water I guess.

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Aug 23, 2019

• #8

i'm with jean in seeing a poss. wheatear species. still - not IDable, imo.

 

CARERY

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• Aug 23, 2019

• #9

FWIW my first thought was Wheatear sp. as well

 

rollingthunder

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• Aug 24, 2019

• #10

No - not saying it’s a Chukar just saying that according to the info i have read Chukar is the naturally occuring species on the island:t:

Laurie -