Grey or Yellow Wagtail

Question

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. 
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aiki · Answer

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

seymouraves · Answer

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 
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