Mystery bird...!
Not a mega rarity but an unusual bird for Rye Meads. What is it and why is the wing important in ageing it?
Use the comments below to cast your vote as to the species! A blog explaining all with detailed photos will published shortly - watch this space...
UPDATE: answers now published here. Thanks to those who commented successfully!
3M Redstart. Nice covert break with blue adult inner greaters.
Hmmmm, now let me think………
Redstart. Had great views of one once in the RYM carpark.
I recognise the photo but think you’re a bit mean to expect anyone to identify my aristocratic, clean hand from the titchy bit of pinkie still exposed.
It was indeed a Redstart – thanks everyone who commented! See the blog about this in Recent Activities here: http://www.rmrg.org.uk/activities/a-nice-start-at-the-end/