fairburn ings

neil.gtis · #1 (**permalink**) 29-12-10, 06:46 PM

hi all
went to fairburn ings today can you comfirm theses please
willow tit
greenfinch
waterrail
male greenfinch
neil

astafjevs · #2 (**permalink**) 29-12-10, 07:37 PM

Yep, although for all I know the first one could be marsh tit.

Very well done on the water rail, great pic!

gobbiner · #3 (**permalink**) 29-12-10, 08:23 PM

Im no expert neil, but the first one looks like a Marsh Tit to me

Dave Appleton · #4 (**permalink**) 29-12-10, 10:42 PM

A pale wing-panel as strong as this is a good pointer towards Willow Tit.

Did you notice its bling? This bird is colour-ringed and appears to be the same individual as this one, which was ringed (as a Willow Tit) at Fairburn Ings on 20th February 2008.

clydebirder · #5 (**permalink**) 30-12-10, 07:20 AM

The pale wing panel (Marsh Tit can show this but usually not as obvious ass this bird), dusky underparts and bull necked appearance all point to Willow Tit, Marsh Tit are normaly whiter on flanks and belly and neater smaller headed birds

cheers, John

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