Monday 21 May 2012

Swift Scare - Wintersett 21.05.12


A swift with a white rump and other white markings caused quite a stir on Wintersett Res this morning.  Initially, hopes were high, but were quickly dashed when it was realized that it was just an aberrant swift.   It was the same size as a swift, with a forked tail, a gleaming white rump and an off white mantle and back, streaked with brown.  The under tail and vent were also whitish, as was the lower throat and upper breast.  The rest of the underparts and upper parts were dark brown.  This was a very interesting bird that could have caused major identification difficulties at long range  and height.
A Turnstone was present and Dunlin flew over Anglers CP. a 5 Common Tern and 800 Swifts were present on Wintersett Res. 

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