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lomond
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 09:16
Can anyone ID this bird for me.

It's about starling size, maybe slightly smaller.
The shot was taken on the west coast of Scotland, so maybe some UK birder might be able to help.

Thanks in advance.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/lomond/unknown.jpg
AJ Montgomery
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 09:24
Looks like some kind of Nuthatch. Perhaps a variety that is not present here in the States. All my referrences are for my area.
dewmuw
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 09:29
That's a Wheatear Cameron. I would bet my house on it.

Nice pic too. One of the better ones I have seen. Birding magazines might be interested.
dewmuw
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 09:29
That's a Wheatear Cameron. I would bet my house on it.

Nice pic too. One of the better ones I have seen. Birding magazines might be interested.

:D Of course it is a Wheater. Not a Wheatear Cameron. :) Missed the , out!!
lomond
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 10:02
Thanks Damian.
A quick Google to confirm and of course you're absolutely correct.

Your house is safe. :)
dewmuw
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 10:03
Thanks Damian.
A quick Google to confirm and of course you're absolutely correct.

Your house is safe. :)

Pheww! :) Can I have my birding badge now please?
lomond
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 10:10
Pheww! :) Can I have my birding badge now please?

I don't have a birding badge, sorry.
I will, however, give you a gold star. :)
cfcRebel
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 10:33
Great shot, lomond.
RbrtPtikLeoSeny
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 18:35
No clue what it is, but it's purdy!
sparker1
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 20:26
Beautiful shot.
dewmuw
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 03:39
Yaay a gold star. I haven't had one of those since Primary School!
V6GTO
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 04:12
It's a cock Wheatear for sure, here's a photo of a hen...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/V6GTO/WheatearHencomp.jpg

Martin.
lomond
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:06
Thanks for the help and the kind words.

Shamefully I had never heard of a wheatear before, now I know.

This bird actually followed me along the shore for quite a while.
It's a sad fact that when a man becomes middle aged this is the only type of bird that will follow him, and a cock bird at that. :(

Anyway, here's another shot.
I think he's a very handsome.
Does that make me gay ? :?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/lomond/Wheatear-2.jpg
dewmuw
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 07:28
Cameron I think it makes you a twitcher! :)

What is middle-aged? I hope to live to 105 so I've a way to go yet! :D
weemannie
1st of June 2005 (Wed), 01:02
Hi Cameron - better late than never on this one!

They're lovely shots. We have wheatears all over the place up here, they're one of the first migrants to arrive each spring. They are the first sign of spring for me :D

I don't think he's gay, I believe he is looking on you as a father figure :)
Regards
Trevor
witchy
1st of June 2005 (Wed), 01:09
It's a sad fact that when a man becomes middle aged this is the only type of bird that will follow him, and a cock bird at that.

LMAO :)

Gorgeous pics, I love them!