Please would you try and settle a (friendly) family dispute. I live in Redhill, Surrey. On 28th April this year, I saw a wagtail in my garden. Grey Wagtails visit our pond every so often, but this one was a little further away so I couldn't see it so well, spent most of its time on the lawn, seemed to be a little smaller than the greys I've seen, and appeared to have more of a khaki colour on its back rather than grey. I think it was a Yellow Wagtail but my sister (who's definitely more experienced than I) identified it from the photos as a Grey. I'm not yet convinced and would really appreciate a second opinion.
Any comments gratefully appreciated.
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A female grey I'd say!
Here's a yellow (not great...)
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Hi Renard,
I see what you're saying about the back not being distinctly grey, but I'd still go for a female Grey. The bolder stripe over the eye does it for me.
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Although Grey Wagtail is a more likely garden visitor, for me this is a female Yellow Wag. It has clear wingbars, greenish back tone rather than grey, wings are a similar colour to the back rather than blackish, no brilliant yellow under the (relatively short) tail, also the face pattern has a broadish supercilium flaring out well behing the eye. Shapewise it lacks the 'smoothly tapered' look of Grey Wag, but has a more 'ball and stick' outline. Compare to this image (not mine): http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3629119101_e2084d6498.jpg
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I'm inclined to agree with aiki but wasn't confident enough to say so until she did. Take a look at these photos
Also, grey wags have flesh coloured legs whereas yours definitely look black.
Seymouraves will be along soon to give his verdict.
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Unknown said: Seymouraves will be along soon to give his verdict.
I know what it is, but we shall wait and see.
Lets hope Seymouraves is in front of his computer. No pressure on him getting this one correct.
Nice to see you have uploaded the pics from the the info I have provided TJ.
Regards Buzzard
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Buzzard said: I know what it is, but we shall wait and see. Lets hope Seymouraves is in front of his computer. No pressure on him getting this one correct. Nice to see you have uploaded the pics from the the info I have provided TJ. Regards Buzzard
And a very useful resource they are too Buzzard. I was careful to include the source of the material with the images. Incidentally I didn't mean to infer you wouldn't know as I'm sure you do.
Seymour can take the pressure. LOL
TJ
Hi TJ,
S certainly knows his stuff & is a real gem.
My old PC plays havock at times and I often have to upload peoples photo's into a software program that brightens the shot.
I'm sure ther are quite a few members who know what the bird is? yourself included.
It looks like a Long-tailed Tit on my PC LOL.
Female yellow wagtail, i watch greys almost every day on my way back and for to uni on the taff river in south wales. Though I have never seen a yellow wagtail.
Owain
I really appreciate all this feedback. Seems like the vote is going towards my (amateur) initial thoughts of a Yellow (but I would say that wouldn't I - sorry Sis). But I'm still holding my breath for Seymouraves verdict. :-)
Many thanks everyone.
Ok guys :))
It's a Yellow wagtail female- as has been noticed the dark not flesh coloured legs are a good giveaway as is the double wing bar :) Also the tail is too short for grey
:)
S
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