gray wagtail

Question

Hi all 
 I have just joined this forum and I have a question about a grey wag tail that has just visited my garden!!! My sister lives in scotland and I have seen them before (river tay) but can not belive I have just had one in the garden. I do my very best to attract birds and recently the patio has flooded making an artificial pool. I live in surrey and there is a river near the house but we are quite urban here. 
 Is this unusual will he/she be back? 
 many thanks

Buzzard · Accepted Answer

Hi Athena, a warm welcome to the forum. 
 Wintering birds have been known to return to the same sites, sometimes a small urban garden, each year.So it is not unusual, a lovely bird to have visiting your garden. 
 Grey Wagtails, can gather in small groups to roost during winter. So you my get more than one visiting your garden! 
 Your bird may have been a regular visitor, which you haven't noticed before! 
 As you have a river near to your house you may see them coming into your garden in search of insects, especially when the river is high. 
 Hope this helps! 
 Regards Buzzard

Sparrow · Answer

Hi Athena, a warm welcome from me also. 
 I can't answer your question, although I'm sure Buzzard is right. (He usually is!!) If he comes again, I hope you have a camera ready.