Re: post 8620 .. KevinsView attachment 211295
Meadow Pipit, Dunnock and Little Egret
To me this appears to be a little egret , which can also show the yellow feet on black legs according to my book. We cant really see the head plumes which would be nice , but since the lores are that bluish gray , and the legs look a bit stocky ..... I think his call is correct.
Mr Jones hasnt yet chosen to include a location, but the birds look like hes around SE England.
Youre probably pulling my leg , umm seeing how this particular issue is something of a pet peeve ... Frankly it strikes me as faulty to conclude what a species IS heavily reliant on location , since birds do get out of place, and it suggests that one really cant distinguish which species it actually is.. a thing some would choose not to admit.Where was it taken can mean alot?
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DSC_0913-2 by William Friggle, on FlickrNice shots @mikew you have been busy this morning. Hope all is well with the new endeavor. Hope Nancy is doing ok as well... putting that wood away for winter and all
Good call , Wilsons seconded ( IMO this is male breeding-alternate plumage )View attachment 211488View attachment 211489View attachment 211490
Wilson's Phalarope - imho as I'm not great at bird identifying. working on it.
Shot with a Nikkor 200-500
