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Sunday 22 March 2020

Identification please......

My post is a little different this week as I am after an identification. I thought this was a redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), but friends think it is a Chiffchaff ( Phylloscopus collybita ).  I would like it to be the latter as if so it is my first ever seen, not only at home but anywhere.

Photos are not brilliant as they were taken through the window but I think they are probably good enough for an identification.

Ok so now we know thanks to some great followers - it is a Chiffchaff.  Thanks everyone.













Thanks in advance for whatever comments I receive.


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28 comments:

  1. I do hope it is the bird you want it to be! I can't help in I'D tho, because neither is in USA. Good luck!

    Thanks for linking in! Your friendship & loyalty to our world's birds are very much appreciated.

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    1. Thanks you Anni it is a pleasure to link up. I will let everyone know what it is if I ever find out!! Keep well Diane

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  2. A cute little bird having a grand old bath in the bird bath. I'm afraid I cannot help with identification.Have a good week Diane.

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    1. Thanks Penny, Hopefully I will find out very soon which one it is. Take care and stay safe. Diane

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  3. Such a sturdy looking little bird with a great name!

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    1. But which name is it that is the question :-) Take care Diane

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  4. Definitely a Chiffchaff Diane.

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    1. Thanks Phil, I have never seen one before so a lifer for me. Wonder where it suddenly popped up from. Take care Diane

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  5. Hooray, I see that you git the ID help you needed from other wonderful bird bloggers ... he is an adorable little bird and it is exciting to get a first timer and at your own feeder even better. Congrats!

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    1. Yes Sallie people are so good at IDs not often I get stuck. Thanks for the comment Diane

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  6. I would have gone with Chiffchaff as well - but its been a while!

    Hope all is well - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. The first time I have seen one so I really had nor idea and the lack of prominent stripe near the eye threw me totally. keep well, cheers Diane

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  7. So cute. Hope you are doing well.

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    1. Thank you Pam, all well here so far. Take care Diane

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  8. Hi Diane ... so glad Phil confirmed it as a chiff chaff - love the bird bath .. delightful photos - cheers Hilary

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    1. Hi Hilary, yes I also love the bird bath, 😊 the birds seem to enjoy it and it is a much better use for an ashtray! Hope all is well, stay safe, Diane

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    1. Thank you Natalia for your comment, keep safe, Diane

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    1. Thanks very much, hope all is well with you, stay safe, Diane

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  11. Love the photos of the cute bird!!

    Happy Friday!

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    1. Thanks so much for the visit and the comment. Stay safe, Diane

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  12. Such a lovely looking bird.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you for your visit and and comment. Hope all is well with you Diane

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  13. I am afraid I can't help with ID! I have zero expertise in that area. Monica - The Yum List :-)

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    1. ID sorted, it is a Chiffchaff, a new one for me. Cheers Diane

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