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Old 30-08-2008, 10:19 AM
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Which Wagtail?

Really cannot make my mind up on this bird. It shares some distictive features of both types. Can anyone help please?



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Old 30-08-2008, 10:31 AM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

Grey Wagtail.

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Old 30-08-2008, 10:52 AM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

Thanks Adam - Grey it is

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Old 30-08-2008, 01:45 PM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

It is a beauty
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Old 30-08-2008, 03:35 PM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

Lovely shot Peter
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Old 30-08-2008, 04:52 PM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

Thanks whis4ey and deer boy for your kind comments and for viewing

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Old 30-08-2008, 05:33 PM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

A said, a grey. The yellow has probably left now, and has the same beautriful shade of yellow continued over the chest and head.

I've never been ablle to get that close, well done!!
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Old 30-08-2008, 09:13 PM
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A said, a grey. The yellow has probably left now, and has the same beautriful shade of yellow continued over the chest and head.

I've never been ablle to get that close, well done!!
Yellow Wagtails are still very much around, but are on the move now + can turn up anywhere, though as said this photo is definitely a Grey Wagtail.
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Would go for Grey wag here, leg colour, stance, beautiful pic cheers DC
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Old 31-08-2008, 01:16 AM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

Thanks for the comments and viewing Jason, aeshna, Davy.

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Re: Which Wagtail?

A great photo of the Grey Wagtail, Peter! Well done!
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Old 31-08-2008, 09:29 PM
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Thank you Pam

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Agree lovely clear photo of Grey wagtail
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Old 31-08-2008, 09:36 PM
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Re: Which Wagtail?

Thank you. I am begining to wish I had posted the pic in the gallery

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It's never too late, Peter! Upload it if you want...
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