https://www.flickr.com/photos/124028194@N04/. Credit: Andy Hay, RSPB Images. This represented 36 different bird species, 24% of which are listed on the the RSPB Red/Amber List; suggesting that the campus continues to be an important habitat for threatened species including the Grey Wagtail, Thrush, Sparrow and Redwing. In fact, according to the RSPB, unless you have a stream running at the bottom of your garden, your best chance of attracting a Grey wagtail is to get out your spade and start digging a pond! We were very lucky with the weather, as although it was a little chilly it was also quite sunny. Bawdsey - Glaucous Gull seen at East Lane before heading north + Merlin. Three species of pipit and three wagtails breed in the UK but several others are rare visitors. Wagtails are similar in form but even longer-tailed, most species more or less associated with watery habitats. Female yellow wagtail, i watch greys almost every day on my way back and for to uni on the taff river in south wales. Some species are black, white and grey, while others have much yellow in their plumage. I know what it is, but we shall wait and see. S certainly knows his stuff & is a real gem. Seems like the vote is going towards my (amateur) initial thoughts of a Yellow (but I would say that wouldn't I - sorry Sis). 4 Caspian Gull (3 adult + 1 x 3rd winter) seen at Hollesley Marsh RSPB + Great Egret. See some of the ways you can get into green living. Incidentally I didn't mean to infer you wouldn't know as I'm sure you do. Female Blue-headed Wagtail at RSPB Saltholme Saltholme. 207076, Scotland no. Postage and packaging. Grey Wagtail. It has clear wingbars, greenish back tone rather than grey, wings are a similar colour to the back rather than blackish, no brilliant yellow under the (relatively short) tail, also the face pattern has a broadish supercilium flaring out well behing the eye. I live in Redhill, Surrey. As well as a free gift and magazines, you’ll get loads of ideas for activities to try at home. The grey wagtail looks similar to the pied, but has a yellow underside and grey head, wings and back. 207076, Scotland no. Beyond the lake is a restricted nature reserve and as we approached it we got some excellent sightings of Nuthatch going in and out of a nest box. Grey wagtails are relatively rare birds with a population of just 38,000 breeding pairs in the UK. Listen to the call of the Grey Wagtail at the RSPB website. Grey Wagtail. The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. We eventually moved on to Lower Largo, wending our way down past the tiny harbour and the statue of Alexander Selkirk. Sunday, 24 November 2019. I guess a thrush but fatter than the images I can find? Thrush. yourself included. Yellow Wagtail . Grey Wagtail British wildlife rspb - Giving Nature a Home Collectors Enamel pin Badge Excellent Condition - as new still on card size approx 2 cm x 1.75 cm Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. If you can’t get outside, why not bring the outside in by downloading our bird song radio app? A common and familiar bird, the pied wagtail is often seen in towns and cities, dashing across lawns, roads and car parks while wagging its long tail up and down. St Luke’s Campus, although smaller than Streatham Campus, recorded 290 birds; up from the 2013/14 baseline of 236 birds and continuing an upward trent. Compare to this image (not mine): http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3629119101_e2084d6498.jpg, My blog: http://mazzaswildside.blogspot.co.uk/, My Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/124028194@N04/, I'm inclined to agree with aiki but wasn't confident enough to say so until she did. The reserve has seen more than thirty species of wading birds. Redwing. Grey Wagtail. Pied wagtails eat insects, but will feed on seeds and even rubbish in winter. Tree Pipit Meadow Pipit Rock Pipit Water Pipit Yellow Wagtail Grey Wagtail Pied Wagtail. Read more advice about what to do if you find a bird that needs help. I really appreciate all this feedback. Grey wagtail Geoff Coad (RSPB Bromley) Wednesday, 30 October 2019 We arrived at the Footscray Meadows car park at 9.10am to find quite a few others already there. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. Occasional Visitors. I'm sure ther are quite a few members who know what the bird is? Collared dove Jane Andrews RSPB Bromley. A group of twelve met up at the triangle, including one or two that we don't see often enough, for a walk around the Burgh. Bourton on the Water is such a picturesque place although I've never visited Birdland. We then went on to Shorne Country Park for tea and cakes and we were greeted by a very smart grey wagtail feeding around the cafe tables. RSPB Charity Badge | grey wagtail | GNAH BLUE [01506]. Find out more about the partnership, © The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. This item will post to United … Nice to see you have uploaded the pics from the the info I have provided TJ. Also, grey wags have flesh coloured legs whereas yours definitely look black. Each badge has a pin and fastening device - this product contains sharp edges and is not suitable for young children. Pied wagtail. Nature Is Amazing - Let Us Keep It That Way. When not standing and frantically wagging its tail up and down it can be seen dashing about over lawns or car parks in search of food. Our product is the Pin Badge which (unless specified) will be in good condition. Either way, the banging on the patio door is most likely because it can see its reflection, and is not to do with it demanding food. Posted by Sue on 27 January 2017 at 3:53 pm Tagged with: Gravesend RSPB Group, grey wagtail, Kent. The yellow wagtail is a small graceful yellow and green bird, with a medium-length tail, and slender black legs. Great ideas on how your garden, or even a small backyard or balcony, can become a mini nature reserve. The bolder stripe over the eye does it for me. This fantastic wetland site is located north of Southport town centre and has some of the best wildlife in the region. It'll be flying into the house through the newly open door, looking for its reflection. A few good sightings this week but little in way of the unexpected, although a juvenile Marsh Harrier on the 18th was unusual for the time of year. I'm not yet convinced and would really appreciate a second opinion. Sparrow. Lets hope Seymouraves is in front of his computer. This fantastic wetland site is located north of Southport town centre and has some of the best wildlife in the region. 207076, Scotland no. I was careful to include the source of the material with the images. Find out how to identify a bird just from the sound of its singing with our bird song identifier playlist. Seymouraves will be along soon to give his verdict. Nature is an adventure waiting to be had. Swallow - RSPB Images. Grey Wagtails Member Posts No Responses » May 30 2014 . A probable Siberian Lesser Whitethroat was photographed in a private garden in Widnes on 1st. Grey Wagtail, which has been on the Amber list of Birds of Conservation Concern since 2002, has shown a decline of 32% since the start of the survey and Pied Wagtail a shallower decline of 11%. It has clear wingbars, greenish back tone rather than grey, wings are a similar colour to the back rather than blackish, no brilliant yellow under the (relatively short) tail, also the face pattern has a broadish supercilium flaring out well behing the eye. See our ideas to keep you connected to nature during coronavirus, From our regular emails to your favourite social media, there’s more than one way to keep in touch with nature. Grey Wagtail - RSPB images. ____________________________________________________________________. The Pied Wagtail is almost ubiquitous in Britain, while the Grey Wagtail is associated with fast-flowing streams. The first returning Teal with 2 male on the 26th, juvenile Grey Wagtail by the old cresshut, 6 Sand Martin feeding over the mere with 20 Swallow. Thrush. The Meadow Pipit is the commonest bird in upland areas. The similar yellow wagtail has a shorter tail and an olive-green back, and does not have a black bib. At first glance a Dunnock but with a speckled chest like a thrush ? "All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore). Loading... Unsubscribe from Saltholme? Definitely a grey wagtail and not a pied wagtail? It clearly thought that it looked pretty handsome because it spent a lot of time displaying to its reflected image in the cafe window. Sparrow. It was a very dull, grey day when the RSPB Bromley group met up at the Rainham Marshes visitor centre. SC037654, Accepting all non-essential cookies helps us to personalise your experience, These cookies are required for basic web functions, Allow us to collect anonymised performance data. The weekends Green Sandpiper … See our toolkit for ways to campaign with us to protect nature and save wildlife. Grey Wagtail, Dalzell Burn, Baron's Haugh RSPB: Grey Wagtail, Clyde Walkwat at Baron's Haugh, Clyde: Grey Wagtail, Birthwood-Culter Glen, Clyde: Grey Wagtail, Birthwood-Culter Glen, Clyde: Grey Wagtail, Ryat Linn Reservoir, Clyde: comment | share RJvdLeij: 07-Feb-2009 18:05: I was lucky with this one as well yesterday! It is grey above with black wings. Hollesley - Great Grey Shrike still Upper Hollesley Common in the MOD compound. Chris Packham presents the story of the grey wagtail. lovely photo of the Grey Wagtail and good to hear your son is enjoying birdwatching too, always great to get them involved at an early age and I'm sure he'll have many more fabulous sightings to come. Shapewise it lacks the 'smoothly tapered' look of Grey Wag, but has a more 'ball and stick' outline. Redwing. It’s usually found near running water but will … Out of the 19 species recorded, 6 species are listed on the RSPB Red/Amber List including the Starling which had not been recorded at Streatham Campus. Grey Wagtails visit our pond every so often, but this one was a little further away so I couldn't see it so well, spent most of its time on the lawn, seemed to be a little smaller than the greys I've seen, and appeared to have more of a khaki colour on its back rather than grey. She eats from a ground feeding tray under an RSPB cage with the smaller holes. There are at least four types of wagtails seen in North America; these are the Citrine Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail (Eastern), Gray Wagtail and the White Wagtail. And a very useful resource they are too Buzzard. Though I have never seen a yellow wagtail. Find out more about the partnership, © The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. This is the first time we have seen a grey wagtail in the park. No pressure on him getting this one correct. Grey wagtails are supremely graceful birds which boost their appeal by nesting in photogenic … Pipits are lark-like in their streaky plumage and long hind claws but smaller and more slender than larks, often longer-tailed. This Wednesday Malcolm had the bright idea to travel the byways of Kent in search of Grey Wagtail territories. Grey Phalarope, Marshside, Lancashire (Steve Laycock).. Cheshire too was quiet this week, although Woolston Eyes NR had a red-letter morning on 30th with three unassigned bean geese sp making a brief pit-stop among the loafing feral geese flock and six probable Bewick's Swans overhead. It frequently calls when in its undulating flight and often gathers at dusk to form large roosts in city centres. Take a look at these photos. Grey Wagtail. By comparison a Grey Wagtail of any age always displays slate grey wing feathers together with narrowly edged greyish coverts rather than the much whiter ones in the wing of a Yellow Wagtail. More small signs of birds dispersing from breeding quarters this week. Grey Wagtail, which has been on the Amber list of Birds of Conservation Concern since 2002, has shown a decline of 32% since the start of the survey and Pied Wagtail a shallower decline of 11%. The grey wagtail has a very long, black-and-white tail, a yellow rump and a yellow belly. Regularly Occurring Species. It’s nesting season for our waterfowl too but what are the rules you need to follow for ducks, geese or swans? SC037654. My old PC plays havock at times and I often have to upload peoples photo's into a software program that brightens the shot. It didn't dampen my enthusiasm as I have never yet had a bad day at Rainham Marshes. Heathland home to more than 2565 species. But I'm still holding my breath for Seymouraves verdict. ... Gray Wagtail, Mallard, Blackbird, and Common Merganser - Duration: 2:20. There are two other wagtails you’re likely to see in the UK. Sunday, 24 March 2019 ... A Dipper was found by the bridge, along with Goldfinch and a Grey Wagtail. The 18th was a fairly good day with the 3 Shoveler still present, 40 Fieldfare, 20 Redwing, 40+ Siskin Grey Wagtail, 2 … I've been very fortunate enough to have daily visits from a female grey wagtail since October. RSPB Rainham Marshes, Kent. Please would you try and settle a (friendly) family dispute. :-), It's a Yellow wagtail female-  as has been noticed the dark  not flesh coloured legs are a good giveaway as is the double wing bar :)  Also  the tail is too short for grey, For advice about Birding, Identification,field guides,  binoculars, scopes, tripods,  etc - put 'Birding Tips'   into the search box, We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy, The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. I live close to a river so I expect she will be nesting near it in the spring/summer. Our most used bird book? 2 Firecrest seen in the village. Although Grey Wagtail is a more likely garden visitor, for me this is a female Yellow Wag. Find out more about the nature and wildlife outside your window. On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it - Jules Renard, Although Grey Wagtail is a more likely garden visitor, for me this is a female Yellow Wag. I see what you're saying about the back not being distinctly grey, but I'd still go for a female Grey. Who to contact if you spot an injured or baby bird, Help nature thrive as a corporate partner, Climate change effects on nature and wildlife. Catch up with the RSPB’s own nature detectives on the case as they look to save some very special places. The wagtails are ground feeding birds that are found on the arctic tundra throughout North America and Eurasia. On 28th April this year, I saw a wagtail in my garden. The weather was cool and rather misty at first but once we got going we soon warmed up and the mist gradually cleared. Saturday, 25 January 2020. Find out more ... Grey wagtail Pied wagtail ... (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. I think it was a Yellow Wagtail but my sister (who's definitely more experienced than I) identified it from the photos as a Grey. It looks like a Long-tailed Tit on my PC LOL. SC037654. Across the lake, we got some distant views of Grey Wagtail. Orwell Estuary - Red-necked Grebe on the river viewed from Levington Creek. We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy, The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. Get out, get busy and get wild! Males have a grey face with a black throat bib and a white 'moustache'. Following the floods this winter, watch how one area is using nature as a natural protector. The pied wagtail is a delightful small, long-tailed and rather sprightly black and white bird. Collins Bird Guide: The Most Complete Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe [UK: Collins] 5 to remember una cigüeña gris – a grey wagtail engañoso – misleading el más delgado – the slimmest explosivo – explosive el camuflaje – the camouflage . In the adjacent woods, a Song Thrush was singing and Goldfinch twittered amongst the ivy-covered tree trunks. Parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail wings and back mean to infer you n't. 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