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female reed bunting? Norfolk UK today. (1 Viewer)
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Alexander Stöhr
Well-known member
Hello,
I agree with you, its a Reed Bunting. I am not sure, if a freshly moulted male can be excluded here=I cant do this and hope for more comments. Thanks!
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www.runnymederinging.uk
Yes, Reed Bunting is a species that gives a somewhat strange impression when single birds are mixed among finches and bunting flocks (hey, whats that?). Especially, when among a Yellowhammer-flock and the smaller size of Reed Bunting isnt appearant.
I agree with you, its a Reed Bunting. I am not sure, if a freshly moulted male can be excluded here=I cant do this and hope for more comments. Thanks!
Compare:
Ageing and sexing Reed Bunting. Emberiza schoeniclus
A blog about bird ringing in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Middlesex and Surrey. Runnymede Ringing Group & Maple Cross Ringing Group.
Yes, Reed Bunting is a species that gives a somewhat strange impression when single birds are mixed among finches and bunting flocks (hey, whats that?). Especially, when among a Yellowhammer-flock and the smaller size of Reed Bunting isnt appearant.
KenM
Well-known member
Nice shot.👍
OldBins
Well-known member
Thank you 🙂👍Hello,
I agree with you, its a Reed Bunting. I am not sure, if a freshly moulted male can be excluded here=I cant do this and hope for more comments. Thanks!
Compare:
Ageing and sexing Reed Bunting. Emberiza schoeniclus
A blog about bird ringing in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Middlesex and Surrey. Runnymede Ringing Group & Maple Cross Ringing Group.
Yes, Reed Bunting is a species that gives a somewhat strange impression when single birds are mixed among finches and bunting flocks (hey, whats that?). Especially, when among a Yellowhammer-flock and the smaller size of Reed Bunting isnt appearant.
