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22-02-2009, 07:05 PM
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| | | Mystery bird?
Hi everyone, well it`s a mystery to me anyway 
I was waiting to photo a GSW when I saw this fellow & snapped him. It was taken in local park yesterday. Lots of long tailed tits & goldfinches around. Warblers aren`t here yet, maybe a blackcap? Any help appreciated. Sorry for photo quality. Thanks for your time. 
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22-02-2009, 07:06 PM
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| | | Re: Mystery bird?
Yep, a blackcap I think. |
22-02-2009, 07:07 PM
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22-02-2009, 07:14 PM
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I agree with Squishy, the angle makes it hard but, I do agree with blackcap being the one I'd go for.  |
22-02-2009, 07:14 PM
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Sexing will be a tad difficult without seeing the colour cap at least. You certainly got nice and close Pam!!
Squishmeister: I agree, it forces you to look at other things when the actual regular keys are partly obscured, such as time of year, habitat, size etc.
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22-02-2009, 07:17 PM
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| | | Re: Mystery bird?
It is a challenge this one - possibly lesser whitethroat - the chest seems to be pretty much all the same shade, taking sun/shadow into account and their doesnt appear to be a strong black cap, so thats my guess rather than blackcap.
any other pics?
Cheers
ken
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22-02-2009, 07:19 PM
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Unless we get over-winterers, would it be a little early for LWs? I'd have preferred to guess that too but it isn't the right time yet, is it? |
22-02-2009, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green  Unless we get over-winterers, would it be a little early for LWs? I'd have preferred to guess that too but it isn't the right time yet, is it? | true Jason, true!
It was just a quick thought rather than blackcap, which doesnt look right!
K.
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22-02-2009, 07:27 PM
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Done it myself... much more so than you! Anyway, never say never  |
22-02-2009, 08:52 PM
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| | | Re: Mystery bird?
Looks good for male Blackcap to me. | | | |
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