Sunday, March 13, 2016

Black Redstart

Black Redstart, Cambourne, 12th March 2016 © James Hanlon
'...with no moult contrast in the greater coverts [on the black red] the bird is difficult to age/ sex. Now that it is singing however it is safe to say it's likely to be a 2nd calendar yr male. About 80-85% of these stay in female type plumage but can be given away by their song.' JH

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