Captured in the local park
really nice pictures beryl, they are cracking little birds. it's amazing how such small creatures make such epic migration... and year after year.![]()
Beryl, you know how much I hate doing this and how I hate the 'smart Alex' but would you consider this being a Willow Warbler.
Pete.
He has black legs ?
i did'nt pay too much attention to the legs, merlin, but i would tend to agree with you. they are pale for a chiffchaffs. well noticed.![]()
Must just have arrived over here![]()
I find these two birds very difficult to tell apart, particularly as the Chiffchaff can sometimes have lighter legs and vice versa the Willow warbler.
A lot arrived in our area today Beryl and I saw five at two locations. It's a pretty reliable ID characteristic Chiffchaff 'black', Willow Warbler 'pink'.
Pete.
The only way I can tell the difference is by checking the wing length when poss. - much longer with the WW.
I understand that leg colours can vary too, and the bird in the pic has a hint of an eye ring, doesn't it? That could mean Chiffchaff - but then... I haven't a clue really!
Nice little bird anyway!![]()
Thank you Catherine![]()
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