Ahh, at last! Well Done SC Ranger!! It is indeed a first winter male/female LT Duck, which is still at Helston Loe Pool.

Scoreboard now:

Musclecat = 30 points
Southcoastranger = 10 points

Heres another, not so taxing:

   

I knew i had gone for the wrong one, i should have gone with my gut reaction.

This time i will go with my first thought and say a Wood Warbler. (Just hope its not the other again)

willow warbler?

This post was last modified: 02-04-2008 05:40 PM by South Coast Ranger.

I have to agree with Willow Warbler. It also looks like a Chiffchaff but the legs look too light. Can we hear the song please!!!

Cetti's Warbler?

No you cant!

Iberian Chiffchaff?

Nope. Still no definate answer on this one. Clue: It is NOT a rarity.

Chiffchaff then

Well Done my friend! Easy as that! I believe that puts you on 40 points? Correct me if i'm wrong.

Heres another:

   

Im wanting the identification of the smaller bird with the Black-tailed Godwits. I didnt realize it was there at the time!)

I am going to guess at greenshank but maybe it is a bit smaller.
There are no visible markings but the angle doesn't reveal much. Another great quiz photo that will no doubt keep us all guessing.

Redshank?

cormarant?

black-tailed godwit?