Whos keeping an eye on me....

Friday 17 January 2014

Buff Bellied Pipit

Anthus rubescens

I had to go over to the Wirral for second helpings of this mega rarity. First visit happened to be last year even if it was only  three weeks ago, anyway I hadn't managed any images on the first trip.

It didn't take long to track it down, about 10 minutes in fact.

Image quality isn't the best but really wanted some record shots of this bird before it does finally fly off.


 
 











 

an interesting article highlighting the subspecies of Buff Bellied Pipits

5 comments:

Stewart M said...

Nice looking little bird - where should it be really??

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Dave said...

Hi Stewart..... United States

Stuart Price said...

Nice bird to pop up in the NW. I see a few every winter on the local beaches..........

Kerri Farley said...

He really blends in well with his surroundings!

Adam Jones said...

Really great shots. I was amazed how confiding it was. Lovely bird and jealous of your pics.