Tuesday 20 October 2015

Coal Tit

 
Still hoping for a concrete 'ater'. I'm not 100% convinced by this one though it did show a nice crest - is that diagnostic of ater? It's possibly too orangey underneath and its bib is nothing special. There are some dark smudges on the breast sides. I again struggled to accurately assess the mantle/scapular tone as it zoomed through a hedgerow along Gore Lane though in the photos it does look more grey. Thoughts welcome as always.
 


 
 

2 comments:

  1. Hi Matt looks interesting, britannicus can show crests but that would be the best one I've ever seen on our race - perhaps too bright on underside and bib (variable anyway) not big enough (usually meets top edge of wings and often front edge of scaps) but unless upperparts seen well I don't think you can do it positively.

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