The Grey Wagtail

[Bevb]

I was chuffed to bits today to come across a pair of grey Wagtails fluttering around, this one i think is a male (going on my book, please correct me if im wrong) i didnt catch the other one as they were quite flighty.

I have never seen this species of the Wagtail so it made my day.

[SmartWombat]

I was surprised to find that the Grey wagtail is yellow and brown as well
I didn't get close enough for a good shot, even with 400mm, but did get a good binocular view

[terryger]

I was chuffed to bits today to come across a pair of grey Wagtails .

I have never seen this species of the Wagtail so it made my day.

i love those british expressions
both made my day too!

[paulnj]

nice find and great images Bev! As I am not familiar with plumage variations between breeding and winter, I would say that's a nonbreeding male due to the semi dark area on the throat, but don't quote me .

[scott-devon]

Those are beautiful shots Bev. I've never seen or heard of a wagtail, very cool.

[paulnj]

Scott, the only place to see wagtails(yellow and white) in north america is the top of alaska(Nome area) where they come across from Russia That is why it's an unfamiliar species to most people in north america.

[Bevb]

I have to say that i was taken with this little birds looks, along with the Pied Wagtail which has always been one of my favourite small bird species. I have attached a recent picture of one of these, so now it would be good to getthe whole set and get a shot of the Yellow Wagtail!

Paulnj, it says in my bird book that in winter the eye stripe of the male becomes less obvious, throat becomes pale and yellow breast is paler, this is where i took my identification from, so i could be very wrong, and your ID right, thanks.

[paulnj]

Bev, we both agree that's a male in (winter) nonbreeding plumage

[Bevb]

Bev, we both agree that's a male in (winter) nonbreeding plumage

Excellent, thanks Paulnj.