graellsii or michahellis, W Yorks, 17/07 (1 Viewer)

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davpen

Well-known member

• Jul 18, 2019

• #1

This bird dropped into a local reservoir yesterday, 17th July. At the time I had it down as a pale-looking graellsii, but it's got me wondering now. Flight views were brief and against the light, so were of no use.

Can anyone help please?

David

 

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Steve Lister

Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.

• Jul 18, 2019

• #2

Mantle colour and legs look OK for michahellis.

Steve

 

rollingthunder

Well-known member

• Jul 18, 2019

• #3

Monster driller to head ratio:eek!::t:

Laurie -

 

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GWB77

Grafham Water Birder

• Jul 18, 2019

• #4

Yes, looks like a michahellis

 

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davpen

Well-known member

• Jul 18, 2019

• #5

Many thanks all.

David