A report of wildlife sightings from the western edge of Maidstone, Kent. I note anything of interest in the vicinity of my home in Barming and from walks into work at the East Malling Research Station along the edge of Barming Woods and down to Ditton. Occasionally, when time allows, I get out to Ditton Quarry, a rich habitat hemmed in by residential and industrial developments on one side, but with open countryside on the other.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Wednesday 15th July
Saw this perky little fellow on a fence post as I cycled up to my strawberry plots - stumped me as I'm not quite sure what it is? Juvenile Whitethroat or Blackcap???
Saw this perky little fellow on a fence post as I cycled up to my strawberry plots - stumped me as I'm not quite sure what it is? Juvenile Whitethroat or Blackcap???
Hi Adam. I am affraid that I cannot help you very well with the ID of the juvenile bird, but if I had to pick one I would go with the Whitethroat.
ReplyDeleteCould just be a Lesser Whitethroat (juv)
ReplyDeleteThanks fellas - leaning towards a 'whitethroat' although neither species have been seen in this location recently.
ReplyDeleteAdam
Hi Adam, I think I'm a bit late on this post but your mystery bird is a Garden Warbler.
ReplyDeleteHope you get this post!
Bill