warbler id please

jmack · #1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:17 PM

Saw this at the beach at Prestwick feeding with a couple of linnets. It looked very yellow for a willow warbler but not sure what else it could be. Can anyone confirm?

Dogghound · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:22 PM

Chiffchaff

RoyW · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:39 PM

I agree that it looks like a Chiffchaff (though I reserve the right to change my mind if other photos are posted

).

An important point to remember is that juvenile Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs typically have more colour below than adults (young Willows are often very bright).

tigertom · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:39 PM

Yes looks like a chiffchaff to me nice pic as well

MIKE

Dogghound · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyW

I agree that it looks like a Chiffchaff (though I reserve the right to change my mind if other photos are posted

).

Ok Roy you can change you mind

Although this one is very brown/dark on the underside, has a small bill and dark cheek, not a great supercillium, no white or yellow streaking on the belly so I am confident on it, I agree looks like one of this years too.

jmack · #6 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone.

RoyW · #7 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogghound

Ok Roy you can change you mind

Thanks! I'm not expecting to (for the reasons you've given) - but I'm only viewing on a 6x4 cm phone screen so didn't see any harm in a little caution!