Which Pipit?

[pammosley]

Hi folks , is it possible to say which Pipit this is?

[Harold Smith]

Looks like a Rock Pipit to me.

Harold.

[pammosley]

Thats great, our first ever Rock Pipit Many thanks

[Shrike]

definately enough black in the legs to confirm it as a rock pipit.and nice photo.

[ChrisJB]

I can see why this could be a rock pipit, but there are elements that don't quite fit for me. The tones of this bird look 'warmer' than the greyer tones and strong diffuse spotting I associate with rock pipits. The spotting on this bird looks a little light. I'm tempted to say a worn meadow pipit, though this bird does have the heavier looking bill and darker legs that would fit best with rock pipit. The habitat appears good for rock pipit too! Perhaps it's a young un?
I'll wait and see what others say.

Chris

[RoyW]

Definitely a Rock Pipit - and I'd say a worn adult rather than a youngster.

There is some variability in all birds, but the leg colour, heavy bill, rather plain back, and 'dirty' underparts all say Rock'it.

[tigertom]

I am inclined to say rock pipit habitat is right and the dark legs look right for rock pipit and may well be a young one
MIKE

[pammosley]

Thankyou all for having a look, Rock Pipit it is then