Mystery bunting

watsthat · #1 (**permalink**) 17-01-2011, 08:33 PM

Apologies for quality of pic, (taken at full zoom with compact), this bunting struck me as not run of the mill. I`m pretty sure it was one of a pair which were with a few yellowhammers. I would normally be thinking of female Reed, (it certainly had facial stripes), but the cap seemed chestnut coloured and there seems to be a similar or more rusty throat patch. The tail did not show much, if any white edge and the rump was dull. I would be very grateful for any comments.

Cheers

Pete

Cuckoo Jack · #2 (**permalink**) 17-01-2011, 10:30 PM

Looks like a male Reed Bunting to me but your description seems to contradict this.

aeshna5 · #3 (**permalink**) 18-01-2011, 05:20 AM

Not a great photo, but I would go with Reed Bunting.

Deb London · #4 (**permalink**) 18-01-2011, 07:21 AM

I'm totally confused by this bird. It could well be a Reed Bunting, but if I saw this, I wouldn't know what to make of it and I'd be asking around until I was satisfied with the answer.

htcdude · #5 (**permalink**) 18-01-2011, 07:36 AM

watsthat do you have any more pictures that show a bit more detail/colour?

It does have a Reed Bunting feel to it but I don't think you can say for certain with just this picture.

Nige