A couple for ID and for confirmation. Please

Gaza · #1 (**permalink**) 18-10-2009, 06:51 PM

Hi guys. Have taken some photo's of birds in a coastal reserve.
Some, I think i have identified. But some i havent.
Your help is required please.

1 This one, was in my garden,though.
I know it is a thrush. But which one ?

2 This one i think is a Grey Plover ?

3 This one. I thought to also be a Grey Plover ?

4 This one. I have no idea

5 This is the only photo i managed to get of this one.

david156 · #2 (**permalink**) 18-10-2009, 07:08 PM

Hi.

I would say 1 is a mistle thrush. 2 and 3 are grey plover, 4 is a dunlin and 5 i'm still working on!!

Cheers David

aeshna5 · #3 (**permalink**) 18-10-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by david156

Hi.

I would say 1 is a mistle thrush. 2 and 3 are grey plover, 4 is a dunlin and 5 i'm still working on!!

Cheers David

Agree. 5 is a Dunnock!

Gaza · #4 (**permalink**) 18-10-2009, 07:22 PM

Brilliant !
Thanks David156 and Aeshna5 for your help

RobinP · #5 (**permalink**) 18-10-2009, 08:47 PM

I was going to say Blackcap for no.5, glad I didn't

Should always follow the rule, if something looks unusual it probably isn't, always expect the usual.

AshLee · #6 (**permalink**) 18-10-2009, 08:51 PM

That is a stunning shot!

stevensi · #7 (**permalink**) 19-10-2009, 10:21 AM

Is no 3 not a Golden Plover?

big bill · #8 (**permalink**) 19-10-2009, 02:45 PM

1.Mistle Thrush -(markings are blotchy Song Thrush are like Arrow heads)
2 & 3 Grey Plover
4. Dunlin
5. Dunnock
all are nice pics especialy the Mistle Thrush well done