Scotland, Highland Shore, Hopeman Beach, unknown young(?) bird (1 Viewer)

[AlexisWren]

Hello everyone,

I have spotted this bird in Scotland in the bushes next to the shore of Hopeman Beach. I've been looking all morning trying to find what kind of bird it is. I thought of maybe it being a dunnock, or a lancecoated warbler or a thrush. I also suppose it could be a young bird?
It was often sitting on top of the bushes. Next to it but hiding were Wrens.
I would really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance!

 

[delia todd]

Hi Alexis and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. It looks rather like a young Stonechat to me. Hopefully someone will be along soon to confirm that.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Farnboro John]

It's not a Lanceolated Warbler which is a rare vagrant, mostly to the Northern Isles (especially Shetland and Fair Isle) in September/October and is also a total skulker more likely to sneak up to you invisibly through the grass and tie your shoelaces together without you noticing.

It's a juvenile Stonechat now that the photo has opened. Small but sharp images easy to identify.

John

 

[AlexisWren]

Oh well, I would have never thought! The adult looks so different. Funny enough, as I photographed an adult one on another coast. Thank you two very much!

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi Alexis and welcome to BirdForum. Agree with Stonechat.

Rich