25 October 1981 - Seaton Carew Churchyard

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Dusky Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Dusky Warbler:  Size of Chiffchaff. Upperparts fairly warm darkish brown. Quite distinct whitish buff supercilium. Underparts pale greyish buff, slightly paler around throat, and with a yellowish wash around lower flanks and undertail coverts. Bill dark, very fine. Legs pale, yellowish-grey. Tail appeared short, and wide at base, slight cleft.  Habit of flicking wings and tail continuously. Called twice, "check", similar to Wren. Feeding high up, in canopy.

Dusky Warbler