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Old 17-09-09, 07:32 PM
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Default thinking it,s a pied wagtail

first thoughts were pied wagtail, however no black bib.
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Old 17-09-09, 07:44 PM
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It's a female Pied wagtail moulting to winter plumage, it has a black rump and dusky flanks which rules out White Wagatail

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Old 17-09-09, 07:49 PM
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Smile wagtail

thanks again john

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Old 19-09-09, 03:56 PM
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The difference between a White and female Pied has so far eluded me, thanks John.
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