(First Winter) White Wagtail , Minehead Index Page



This bird was first seen with Pied wagtails (motacilla a. yarrellii) whilst photographing the Iceland Gull at Butlins , Minehead on Thusday 7th February 2008. It was noticed to be colour-ringed on both legs , photographed and the details sent to the BTO. It was only then that the ID became clear.

Iain Livingstone of the BTO wrote back saying - "The image is clear enough to read the ring which pins the bird down to one individual.
V206913 ringed as a juvenile but with enough post juvenile moult to ID it as a White wagtail. Ringed at The Olympia East Kilbride, Lanarkshire 19th August. 86mm 21.8g , typical wing and weight for smaller Whites. The BTO can now produce a recovery slip for this bird.

Thanks again

Iain Livingstone"