Newbie Poster - Unkown Birds

[boblong]

Hi there, a Newbie poster here. Thought I'd start off by showing my ignorance and asking if you can ID the attached (I hope they've attached!).

Thanks in advance,

Bob.

[rolf]

Hi Bob, welcome to the forum.

First photo looks to be a hybrid, possibly mallard based, although waterfowl are not my best subject. The second and third look like a Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler, although I'm not 100% sure, they are difficult to differentiate at the best of times, listening to their song is the best way.

[boblong]

Thanks, Rolf. The first one was really confusing me, and now I know why! Re the others, I'm always struggling with IDing warblers, so now don't feel so bad if you struggle as well! Thanks muchly.

Bob.

[Catherine]

Hi, Bob, and welcome to the site from me!

Your first bird may be a hybrid, but he's really handsome!

I'd go with Rolf's IDs of the other two as (a) I think he's right! and (b) it's his site, so I'm not going to argue!

I think we all find those little Warblers difficult to ID. I usually just go for one of the above - as I'd be completely lost if it were another species!

[boblong]

Thanks, Catherine. Certainly reassuring to know I'm not the only one who gets confused!

Bob.