Bird ID please

[PeterD]

Seen on the cliff face at Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth. Looks like a m and f pair.



Thanks

Peter

[Adam Cheeseman]

They are Linnets Peter.

Cheers,

Adam

[PeterD]

Thanks Adam.
I had discounted Linnets as I could not see a red crown to the head of the male. I agree, everything else fits though.
Peter

[Fieldfare95]

A nice pair of linnets, the pinky tinge on the male is often not very obvious and they lose it for the winter.

[PeterD]

Originally Posted by Fieldfare95

A nice pair of linnets, the pinky tinge on the male is often not very obvious and they lose it for the winter.

Thanks for the comments. I am ashamed to admit that I should have processed the image before posting it. It was shot in RAW and after processing, all the colours were visible and even I would have confimed it as being a Linnet.

Another lesson learnt here - so many to learn too.

Cheers

Peter

[PeterD]

Seen yesterday on Portchester Hill, Portsmouth. Two shots of this bird.
My thought processes were 1. Wren - light coloured chest and no eyestripe discounts this. 2. Whitethroat - light colouring extends too high on face.

Any suggestions gratefully received.



Thanks

Peter

[Jason Green]

Female Blackcaps? (The girl has a brown one...)

[PeterD]

Thanks Jason.

Peter

[almostnormal]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Female Blackcaps? (The girl has a brown one...)

think i agree....they look a little scruffy after the breeding season, tho i guess most female birds do! )

[PeterD]

Originally Posted by almostnormal

think i agree....they look a little scruffy after the breeding season, tho i guess most female birds do! )

Yes, I rechecked my book and on the internet and all agree with Jason

I must admit, I had not looked at the Warblers before posting. Even so, I do not think I would have got the right answer if I had.

Cheers

Peter