16 October 1981 - St. Mary's, Scilly

« Newer   |   Older »

Booted Warbler, Orphean Warbler

Sandy Lane: Booted Warbler: Feeding on ground and amongst low vegetation. Similar in size to Chiffchaff, but very pale greyish-buff on upperparts, almost white underparts. Noticeably short wings. Tail appeared slightly paler and more rufous than upperparts.

Holy Vale: 7 Fieldfares

Maypole: Merlin

Kitty Down: Orphean Warbler: Obviously quite large. White iris. Black on head reaching below eye, with darker patch around ear coverts. Sharp contrast between black of head and white throat. Grey back. Black tail with distinct white outer tail feathers. Underparts off-whtie, with a flesh-pink tinge, not as white as throat. Bill grey with darker tip. Legs appeared dark.

Orphean Warbler (photographer unknown)