Water Pipit? - Essex UK (1 Viewer)

[djw0208]

This bird was at some distance, hence the photos are of very poor quality and have been somewhat enlarged. They are all of the same bird.

I'm hoping for a Water Pipit. They were confirmed at the same site a couple of days before. The bird was very mobile and appeared to have a white breast with minimum streaking.

Is there enough in these photos to confirm Pipit type please?

 

[Stonefaction]

It does look rather brown and white as the Water Pipits I've seen have done, but I'm not sure there is enough detail visible to be completely confident it is one (for me).

 

[KenM]

On balance, obvious contrasty super in many images, lack of streaking to the underparts (v Rock Pipit) and habitat all seem to favour WP over RP.

Cheers

 

[djw0208]

Same location - but more photos from today - water pipit?

 

[aeshna5]

Certainly looks promising for Water Pipit.

 

[Steve Lister]

I'm happy to call the second set Water Pipit.

 

[Harrybongo]

This bird was at some distance, hence the photos are of very poor quality and have been somewhat enlarged. They are all of the same bird.

I'm hoping for a Water Pipit. They were confirmed at the same site a couple of days before. The bird was very mobile and appeared to have a white breast with minimum streaking.

Is there enough in these photos to confirm Pipit type please?

Hi. A very prominent supercilium, Water for me.

 

[djw0208]

Thanks everyone for your responses and help. That is a lifer for me. Now I need to find a Tree Pipit