Which wagtail is this??

Hi Andrew, your photo isn't showing at the moment. I will have a look later.

Hi andrew welcome to the forum.

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Regards Buzzard

Hi Andrew, it is showing now. It looks like a Pied Wagtail to me.

Hi Andrew

Hello and welcome to the RSPB Forum

Your Wagtail is a Pied Wagtail, and a handsome one too.

White Wagtails live in other climates and are not resident to the UK {sadly}

Regards

Kathy and Dave

Congratulations on your pied wagtail Andrew. You are now elibible to join the WAGS club. Buzzard is the chairman. Squirrel is Vice Chair. Tee-Jay is the tea boy.

Seriously, well done for this lovely bird, and welcome to the forum.

seymouraves said:

 

Hi,

this is a winter female Pied Wagtail - it has a smoky grey back. Winter males have blackish backs.

White wagtails are seen in Britain in Spring and autumn. In autumn and winter plumage they have very pale grey backs and the black on the top of the head is restricted and sometimes absent. It's a quite distinctive plumage but not always illustrated in field guides.

:))

 

S

 

Many thanks for your very useful reply. I thought it might be a female but was not sure. All the other replies suggest a Pied Wagtail as well. The snow is throwing so many surprises from a Fieldfare never seen here before to a Blackcap, also not spotted here. More snow falling now so maybe more new birds tomorrow! Thanks again. Andrew

Thanks for the welcome to the WAGS and for your reply. A female Pied it is then. Any committee vacancies??!

Nicki C said:

Hi Andrew

Hello and welcome to the RSPB Forum

Your Wagtail is a Pied Wagtail, and a handsome one too.

White Wagtails live in other climates and are not resident to the UK {sadly}

Regards

Kathy and Dave

Thanks for the welcome Kathy and Dave - a very lively and informative forum.