Bird id's from Perthshire please.

[agrumpycow]

Just got back from a fantastic fortnight in Perthshire, Scotland.
Really, really, really didn't want to come home!
Saw loads of wildlife (lots of 'firsts') which I'll recount later but for now here's some birds that I can't positively id. Any help appreciated!

(1) Is this a female Wheatear? Taken near Loch an Daimh in Glen Lyon.


(2) I guess this is a heinz variety but any clues as to it's parentage? On Loch Tay.


(3) Goosander? On the river Tay near Aberfeldy.


(4) Robin sized, near Loch Kinardochy.


(5) Saw several of these in several locations, near Loch an Daimh, Loch Kindardochy and generally on upland areas. Sparrow sized.


Finally, (6) This huge fella flew passed our cottage in Glen Lyon, it's wingspan was about a sheeps length and a half (5 - 6ft), sorry, it's all I had to compare it to and by the time I grabbed my camera it was a few hundred yards away. Could it possibly be a golden eagle?

[Jason Green]

Hi,

1. Yes
2. Muscovy?
3. Yes, M + F
4. Absolutely no idea, willow warbler?!?
5. Tree pipit (streakier than Meadow?)
6. Possibly, or Buzzard?

Take care,

Jason

[pressld2]

Looks like you had an enjoyable visit!

I can't be a lot of help but I think you're right with female wheatear for no 1 and I think no 5 looks like a meadow pipit.

I'm sure some of the real birders will be able to help more soon!

Dave P.

[aeshna5]

1 Wheatear
2 Muscovy Duck
3 Goosander
4 Willow Warbler
5 Meadow Pipit
6 Greater Blur

[agrumpycow]

Thanks for the id's so far. Meadow pipit & willow warbler are now another two to add to my 'firsts' list

As for the 'Greater Blur' that's probably the best I'm gonna get! I guess it'll just be one of those 'I wonder if' ones

[sleipnerofasgard]

Last one looks like a buzzard as there is another bird in the pic on the left i think a golden eagle would dwarf that but they look similar in size ,of course i could be wrong if the thing on the left is a small caravan

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by sleipnerofasgard

Last one looks like a buzzard as there is another bird in the pic on the left i think a golden eagle would dwarf that but they look similar in size ,of course i could be wrong if the thing on the left is a small caravan

The other 'bird' on the left is an adult sheep!!
I'm not sure it was completely next to it, it was taken at a long distance but it may give some idea of size

[sleipnerofasgard]

so,more like a small tent then you may well have yourself a golden eagle then,watch us both get shot down in flames now