BirdingRob
Brit abroad
I saw more water pipits yesterday than in the last 5 years put together in a coastal marsh and a public park on the Persian Gulf.
This bird looked a little different and was seen in the park.
Deviating from the typical water pipit seen: its supercilium appears weaker. Its eye ring is stronger. It has more streaking and has a black patch at the side of its neck. These are features my guide says represent buff bellied pipit.
On the other hand, its legs are nearly as dark as the others and I have no experience at knowing whether the streaking and the other features mentioned are strong enough.
All help gratefully received as usual
Rob
This bird looked a little different and was seen in the park.
Deviating from the typical water pipit seen: its supercilium appears weaker. Its eye ring is stronger. It has more streaking and has a black patch at the side of its neck. These are features my guide says represent buff bellied pipit.
On the other hand, its legs are nearly as dark as the others and I have no experience at knowing whether the streaking and the other features mentioned are strong enough.
All help gratefully received as usual
Rob