whats this wee beauty ,, (1 Viewer)

[gerard hill]

i took a picture of this wee beauty in my garden ,, sum people were telling me its a dunnock ,, other people were telling me its a meadow pipit ,, could any 1 set the record straight ,, im only new to the world of bird watching ,, thanks very much ,,

 

[midlands birder]

i took a picture of this wee beauty in my garden ,, sum people were telling me its a dunnock ,, other people were telling me its a meadow pipit ,, could any 1 set the record straight ,, im only new to the world of bird watching ,, thanks very much ,,

i would say meadow pipit, but that bird is really acting like a dunnock:-O, im prone to be wrong tho:t:
MB

 

[birdboybowley]

It's a Mipit Gerard

 

[midlands birder]

Welcome to birdfourum btw gerard
MB

 

[nickderry]

agree, meadow pipit.

 

[Ken Hall]

Meadow Pipit. The very long hind claw is typical, and a Dunnock would have a grey collar.

 

[chris butterworth]

Welcome to Birdforum Gerard. Meadow Pipit - they have been turning up in gardens all over the place this winter.

Chris

 

[gerard hill]

thanks every1 ,, hes as friendly first time iv ever seen 1 in my garden ,, are they rare in ireland ,,,,

 

[draycotebirding]

thanks every1 ,, hes as friendly first time iv ever seen 1 in my garden ,, are they rare in ireland ,,,,

This bird seems to be getting about a bit
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=189487

John