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Old 15-05-11, 07:18 PM
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I was walking along the beach and came across this.
Unsure about the ID, is it a Redwing probably not, it was to small for a Song Thrush unless its a jouvenile.
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Old 15-05-11, 07:44 PM
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I'm not 100% but I think its a meadow pipit.
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Rock pipit
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Agree, rock pipit.
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Agree, rock pipit.
Thanks, a Rock Pppit is a lifer for me so happy with your replies...
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I'm coming to this late as I've been away, but Rock Pipit normally shows smudgier streaking on a dirtier background than this bird. Despite the rock, I'd be happy calling this a Meadow Pipit. Many Meadow Pipits are warmer coloured than this, but the colder tones are well within range for Meadow Pipit. Admittedly the bill looks all-black and a bit big, but I think that must just be the angle - I can't reconcile the underparts with any Rock Pipit plumage.
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