Hi - we have had this bird species a few times, resting on the boat. Imagine it is flying from Europe to the UK, as we operate from Mevagissey on the South coast of Cornwall. Is it a flycatcher of some sort? Any help would be appreciated. Have added the pic as an attachment
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Bird resting in English Channel (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter debhunkin
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Your bird looks like a Pied Flycatcher. You're correct in thinking it's on migration.
Oh, thank you, Andrew - that was quick! We get quite a lot of them on the boat each year, along with swallows who often appreciate a drink of water. This little chappie had a short rest and a drink in the wheelhouse, then was picked up and released, only to fly back on the boat for a little longer!
Nutcracker
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Except the other way at this time of year, UK to France :t:
RafaelMatias
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The photo was apparently taken during the spring migration (April?), according to other thread.
Deb Burhinus
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I don’t think one can make that assumption - The other thread was a Chiffchaff (I mentioned the Spring mig on the other thread as the OP said that photo was taken in April but the OP runs a fishing boat so this could have been taken anytime I guess)
RafaelMatias
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Alrighty, but that's why I included the word "apparently" there
Using the same line of thought we cannot conclude it was taken recently :king:
RafaelMatias
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"Apparently" it was taken on the 11th August o
