Warbler, Lincs UK (1 Viewer)

dragnil

The glass is half full, but the bottle is empty.

• Apr 22, 2018

• #1

It's that time of the year when I have to try to relearn all my warblers but I'm stumped by this one seen this morning. Reading the Collins I'm leaning towards Garden because of the lack of any real features and the the "diffusely grey neck side" but, to me, the bill seems wrong.
There was a distinct greenish-yellow colour to the rump.
Finally, a second sequence of shots were of the last bird - is it the same?
Grateful for reasons so I can learn, thanks.

 

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antpitta26

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• Apr 22, 2018

• #2

Looks like garden wrbler to me. bill is thickish

 

Cliff1002

Well-known member

• Apr 22, 2018

• #3

struggling to see anything other than Garden Warbler, black legs!

 

dragnil

The glass is half full, but the bottle is empty.

• Apr 22, 2018

• #4

Thanks to all, I couldn't see what else it could be but it's good to have it confirmed.

 

JWN Andrewes

Poor Judge of Pasta.

• Apr 22, 2018

• #5

Chiffchaff. Perhaps a rather cold looking one, but still a Chiffchaff.

 

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Simon Wates

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• Apr 22, 2018

• #6

JWN Andrewes said:

Chiffchaff. Perhaps a rather cold looking one, but still a Chiffchaff.

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Agree! Legs too skinny for Garden Warbler amongst other things.

 

Andy Adcock

Worst person on Birdforum

• Apr 22, 2018

• #7

Simon Wates said:

Agree! Legs too skinny for Garden Warbler amongst other things.

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And the bill is too small for GW



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dragnil

The glass is half full, but the bottle is empty.

• Apr 22, 2018

• #8

Oh, 'eck - and the darned thing refused to say anything!

 

dragnil

The glass is half full, but the bottle is empty.

• Apr 22, 2018

• #9

There were chiffchaffs around but shouldn't there be at least a hint of a supercilium?

 

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Simon Wates

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• Apr 22, 2018

• #10

Yes but often subtle and it's visibilty can change with angles and lighting. Garden Warbler is a lumpy creature, not flitting about like a Chiffchaff.

 

dragnil

The glass is half full, but the bottle is empty.

• Apr 22, 2018

• #11

Thanks, Simon, I think the deciding feature has to be the bill, I wasn't happy with that for GW so it's down as another CC. Thanks to all for the input.