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Willow warbler I think?

 
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Apr 20, 2014 06:18 |  #1

Grateful for confirmation on this from the experts. I think it is a willow warbler - also looks a bit like a chiffchaff but I think the legs would be darker. Not a great shot I know but wanted your help on id hence the post. Thanks for any help.

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Apr 20, 2014 06:33 |  #2

Agree. Chiffchaff would have darker legs




  
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Apr 20, 2014 06:47 |  #3

Thanks nc_killie.


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Apr 20, 2014 09:37 |  #4

It's a Chiffchaff, I reckon - the primary projection on the wing looks waaay too short for WW, even allowing for the foreshortening of the camera angle.

Pretty strong eye stripe and supercilium too - another good indicator for WW.

Leg colour can be surprisingly variable - this is a good read about a very dark-legged WW. On leg colour alone it would be Chiffchaff all the way, but it clearly isn't:
http://greaterkentbird​er.blogspot.co.uk …egged-willow-warbler.html (external link)




  
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Apr 20, 2014 13:19 |  #5

What a fascinating article thanks. I see what you are saying - its looking like a Chiffchaff. I'm glad I asked!


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