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Title: I Think Its a Fieldfare
Post by: JMC on February 08, 2012, 12:33:06 PM

Can anybody help?

I have recently joined the Forum and would like to know whether the bird shown in the attached photos is a Fieldfare or not. My books seem to indicate it is but I would like to be sure. The photos were taken on Saturday 4th February at Errington Woods at the feeding stations in the car park. Sorry for the poor quality but I was in a hurry to get the bird snapped before it flew off

Thanks
John

Title: Re: I Think Its a Fieldfare
Post by: IanF on February 08, 2012, 12:43:19 PM

The first is a female Blackbird.

The second and third are of a Dunnock (Hedge Accentor).

Title: Re: I Think Its a Fieldfare
Post by: JMC on February 08, 2012, 03:59:52 PM

Thanks Ian

I couldn't be sure. Both birds appeared to be the same size i.e. just smaller than a blackbird but I had three tables to watch at the same time and my camera was going back and forth trying to get pictures. (I was hanging on for dear life !!!!!)

Thanks again

Teesmouth Bird Club

General Category => Identification Tips and Questions => Topic started by: JMC on February 08, 2012, 12:33:06 PM