Grey Wagtail or Yellow wagtail w. winter plumage? South Sinai, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt (1 Viewer)

NicoleB

Nature addict

• Mar 11, 2010

• #1

I would say Grey wagtail, but I got the suggestion this might be a yellow wagtail in winter plumage.
Ideas anyone?

http://www.nicoleb.org/photo/birdwatching/birdwatch egypt 2009/greywagtail1bird.jpg.php

http://www.nicoleb.org/photo/birdwatching/birdwatch egypt 2009/greywagtail2bird.jpg.php

Thanks, Nicole

 

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rokermartin

Well-known member

• Mar 11, 2010

• #2

It's a Yellow Wagtail.

 

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VC65_Birder

Well-known member

• Mar 11, 2010

• #3

Hi Nicole - that's a Yellow Wagtail you've got there

 

NicoleB

Nature addict

• Mar 11, 2010

• #4

Glad I didn't bet

Thanks, guys

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Mar 11, 2010

• #5

agree with yellow wagtail - grey wagtail has pink legs (if you get a good look at it)

 

phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Mar 11, 2010

• #6

Just a thought as to specific race. Anyone want to have a stab at specific race on this bird? Flava? Or, does it have a hint of Beema about the head pattern? And I'd like to know age and sex. Am guessing 2cy male, probably Flava. Any takers?