handrew 18/01/2009 19:28
Pipit for ID
I photographed this at Long Valley late this afternoon (18th Jan 2009).
I think it is Richard's but wondered if it might be Blyth's.
Expert advice please!!
Thanks
Andrew
cgeoff 18/01/2009 20:51
Just a Richard's, unfortunately!
Geoff
handrew 18/01/2009 21:10
Thanks Geoff. I was looking at the fringing on the median coverts and the "weight" of the bill......... (Alstrom & Mild plates 13 + 15)
Andrew
lpaul 19/01/2009 10:10
An interesting bird, whilst not Blyth's it is quite pale and grey looking. I wonder if this is of the subspecies dauricus (which is rather pale) rather than the usual occurring northern taxon richardi. I understand that dauricus in the UK have also invited confusion with Blyth's Pipit.