Small bird red breast UK (1 Viewer)

[James Thomas]

Got a phone call tonight from me mam, she has had a small fine billed bird in her garden for the last week. It's about wren sized, brown back but a red breast. An escape is possible but being aware of the presence of Yanks in the country, something special isn't an impossibility. Any suggestions 'cause I can't think of anything.

nb the last time I ignore her id request (black and white bird) it turned out to be a ring ouzel overwintering in a neighbours garden. Never saw it!

 

[etudiant]

robin??

 

[James Thomas]

No, she's better than that! She would id most common British garden birds easily, it's wren sized, tail not cocked, red breast, fine bill, looks like a warbler. As I say could easily be an escapee but I'd like an idea of what that could be.

 

[Isurus]

No, she's better than that! She would id most common British garden birds easily, it's wren sized, tail not cocked, red breast, fine bill, looks like a warbler. As I say could easily be an escapee but I'd like an idea of what that could be.

first thought was nuthatch but it sounds like she's too good to not have picked a nuthatch out.

 

[StuartReeves]

It's not walking around on the ground with the red limited to a little patch on its chin is it?

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

Of course it may not be a Robin, but there is nothing in the description to rule it out is there?

Stephen.

 

[Stuart Darbyshire]

It's not walking around on the ground with the red limited to a little patch on its chin is it?

what are you thinking Stuart?

 

[Andrew Rowlands]

Red-breasted Flycatcher?

What habitat, height is it seen at?

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

Out of interest where is the garden? In general terms obviously. Is it near the coast for example?

Stephen

 

[The sniper]

I am thinking nuthatch if its not something she usually gets in the garden

 

[StuartReeves]

what are you thinking Stuart?

I just wanted to rule-out the possibility that the bird's throat might be the colour of a red gemstone.

 

[Stuart Darbyshire]

wouldn't that be nice!!!!!!

 

[maltese falcon]

I beleive stuart is referring to a siberian rubythroat

 

[scottishdude]

Might be a linnet! I know it'sa little bigger but I know lots of peole who think they are smaller!

 

[James Thomas]

No, she knows linnets. Thought immediately of RBF but says its smaller than a robin and very sleak, got me baffled. Will have to take collins up tomorrow!

 

[Jonny721]

If I were you i would get her to take a photo of it so it can be identified easier and maybe it could be something more interesting I have to admit it does sound reminisent of Siberian Rubythroat ...

 

[DamianP]

There's a red throated pipit in Runcorn on the RBA map today, would this fit the bill?!

 

[Stephen Dunstan]

It doesn't sound reminiscent of a Siberian Rubythroat to me. The white and black on the face are almost as striking as the red throat. Any description would be more likely to mention those than a thin bill or a brown back.

Stephen.

 

[James Thomas]

Just checked, red breast rather than throat and it flits round the tops of bushes rather than the bottom.

 

[stonechat1]

Common Redpoll?
Not sure which species they may keep in UK as pets that it might be an escapee.