Female Redstart Uk (1 Viewer)

karpman

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #1

Spotted this whilst out, I know it's female but it's got me after that!

Thanks in advance

Karpman

sorry for poor pics phone scoped

 

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Flemingo

I'm always wrong and it's always my fault

• Apr 22, 2010

• #2

karpman said:

Spotted this whilst out, I know it's female but it's got me after that!

Thanks in advance

Karpman

sorry for poor pics phone scoped

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Could be female redstart or female black redstart as colours too washed out to tell. I suppose the greyish tone leans towards black.

 

karpman

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #3

Flemingo said:

Could be female redstart or female black redstart as colours too washed out to tell.

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The colors are not as washed out as you think, It was a very pale bird this is my problem with the ID.
It did not have a buff red orange breast.
Cheers
Karpman

 

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James Lidster

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #4

looks like a Black Redstart
James

 

gropperwinch

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #5

I would agree with James, Black not Common

 

karpman

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #6

Got a photo of the back of the bird here!

Got me and a very capable birder confused at the scene.

karpman

Quick description, Brown wings, Very pale front rather monotone.
Behavior Dipped tail when in flight.

Thanks again

Karpman

 

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snowcap

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #7

Agree with James and say its a Black Redstart.

 

karpman

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• Apr 22, 2010

• #8

Cheers guys

Wanted to be sure before i put the word out.

karpman