Hi everyone,
new to this so please bear with me :)
Today I saw what I thought at first glance was a Robin. On my second glance I noticed it was about the size of a Thrush, only it had a red throat/chest and NOT a red face too like a Robin.
I have hunted all over the net and am now toying with the idea that it's either a red-throated thrush
(which is a rare visitor to Britain - I live in Kent) or a very odd robin/thrush type hybrid of some description.
Everytime I spot it I try to get a mental image in my head, (it's usually foraging on the ground near long grass by my kitchen window and then disappears back into my very overgrown apple tree) I grab my camera and it's gone again lol
I'm really hoping to get a photo soon, and will post it if I do.
I should also mention that it's back, wings and tail are what I can only describe as the same colour as a female sparrow, and under the red chesty bit it's white, hence I first mistook it for a robin. He also has what I can try and describe as a white line on edge of the wings (the bit of the wing that sits and rests on his belly - I'll call it an elbow for want of a better term lol)
I'll keep you posted, but if you have any ideas meantime please feel free to chip in :)
Many thanks
Ali.
Good things come to those who wait :0)
Hi Peter was it perhaps one of our Scandinavian visitors..a Redwing?
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
No matter how rubbish your picture or screenshot is there are some very experienced folk on here who might be able to help...so please feel free to upload to see if we can help ;-)
this is one shot it was hopping away while i wat getting my phone out . It eas only about ten foot away when i saw it .i was driving a pavement sweeper and it wasn't to put off by the noise
Cin J