Re: White Wagtail

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:25:10 +0100, Malcolm <Malcolm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

In article <slrne4kgvb.6kp.frink@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Doctor J. Frink
<frink@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
The white wagtail is a little lighter coloured, but otherwise identical
(to my eyes anyway).

More than just "a little lighter".

At this time of year, adults are comparatively easy to tell apart.

I based this on the "ID insights" in Bridwatching magazine. At a quick
glance they look practically identical, a little closer and there are
some visible but subtle differences in shading. I didn't notice at first
that this is only for *females* though. The inserts for males show much
more contrast.

I would still maintain that it's not something blatantly obvious (eg
difference between grey and yellow wagtail) ie they're not white ;0).

Frink

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