Looking out the back window the other day I spied this beautiful Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea, which is the first time I have seen visit the garden in all the 25 years I have lived here, and was quite a lovely surprise. I have only ever seen it down by the local river, and here in the garden I normally see the Pied Wagtail, so yes, I was very pleased to see this one, even from afar.
December 2017, rear garden, Staffordshire, England.
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Beautiful bird! I have never seen one
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Thank you 🙂
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A special Christmas gift just for you! It’s always a treat to see a new bird.
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Ah, what a lovely way to think about its visit! Thank you, Sandy 🙂
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You are welcome, Pete.
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Beautiful bird!
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Thank you, Judy! They are beautiful.
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Nice captures, beautiful bird.
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Thank you, David 🙂 I was most fortune to look out my window when I did!
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Exciting first! Lovely photos Pete!
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Yes, it was! Thank you 🙂
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How lovely to see the Grey wagtail in your garden! When we had that heavy snow last week, some reed buntings visited us for the first time. So can share your excitement!
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Wow, that must have been fantastic to have those Reed Buntings pay a visit! It was so lovely to see the Grey Wagtail drop by 🙂
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One of the UK’s prettiest birds, I think. I know they’re not as yellow as the yellow wagtail, but still, ‘grey’ doesn’t really capture how bright they are. Having one visit your garden must have been a nice treat!
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It was a a really nice treat, thank you, Adele 🙂 I have never seen a Yellow Wagtail.
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Lovely shot, Pete and I’m pleased it came so close to home base. I can completely understand your thrill at its proximity.
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Thank you very much, Vicki 🙂 It sure was a thrill!
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Wow! Chasing the feeble sun warmth no doubt, and peeking in on you 😊
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It can be peek any time it wants 🙂
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It’s a pretty thing. It almost looks like an overgrown goldfinch, especially in that first photo.
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Thank you, Linda 🙂 They are a very attractive bird.
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A beautiful bird. The first time I have seen one, thanks.
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Thank you, Ted 🙂 They are always quite special when I get the chance to see one 🙂
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Wow, what a striking bright yellow!
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They are quite vivid. I have yet to see a Yellow Wagtail which has even more yellow, apparently! Thank you 🙂
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A nice visit 🙂
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Sure is! 🙂
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What a welcome visitor 🙂
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sure is, Jill!
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Beautiful photo and handsome bird. I don’t know if they are found in North America but I’ve never seen one.
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Thank you very much, Annie 🙂 I was lucky to spot it when I did.
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Always a thrill when something new turns up.
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It sure is, Ark!
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