I am so excited! Whilst poaching two eggs for my lunch I caught sight of a brand new bird in my garden. I was looping the loop so much I forgot about the eggs, but did manage to grab the camera. I couldn't believe my eyes. I am so not confident with my ID's of non-garden birds. It was walking, not hopping, and eating seed from a snow covered gravel area. My garden isn't very big, there is no grass and no pond.
Is it a pied wagtail?
Pictures taken through patio doors
It stayed for what seemed like ages, and wasn't worried about seeing me, until my dog appeared next to me, then it went.
Cheers, Linda.
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Unknown said: Welcome Jeannie, I haven't seen you on here before :-)
Welcome Jeannie, I haven't seen you on here before :-)
Thanks Birdmum....just arrived.....really great site - hope to get more involved over time!