Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Penmon Wagtails

after a brief visit to Penmon point this morning I stopped off at the small pond in the field as you approach Penmon.  The pond does have the reputation of throwing up something good.  and today was not the exception. Whimbrel, Wheatear(14+)  White Wagtail and Yellow Wagtail (flava and flavissima),  The blue headed was in and out of the various gullies and ditches in the field but it did pop up for a couple of record shots.

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7 comments:

  1. Jane Turner7 May 2013 at 15:24

    any more photos of that bird, its looks very pale (channel-stylee) headed on my screen

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  2. Jon Ward7 May 2013 at 15:29

    I have one more in profile. It was very bright sunshine and the images were digiscoped, Happy to discuss any issues with you as I wasn't that happy with my ID

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  3. Unknown7 May 2013 at 17:39

    Looks like a nice channel wagtail to me too. Can't remember one being recorded around here before. One on Bardsey last week.

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  4. AlexHJ7 May 2013 at 21:09

    Was going to say the same Jon, nice one in getting the pics! Hope all is good!

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  5. Paul 'Doc' Brewster7 May 2013 at 22:58

    Lots of 'Channel' Wagtails about this year, I have seen & photographed 1 in Cheshire & seen one in Manchester, this looks spot on for 'Channel' Wagtail.

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  6. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 10:28

    Is the apparent yellow throat spot-on for Channel Wagtail though?

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  7. Jane Turner8 May 2013 at 15:27

    Throat is variable (as are most features in intergrades) Take a look at this:

    http://www.manchesterbirding.com/flavawagtailsarticle.htm

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