A swift with a white rump
and other white markings caused quite a stir on Wintersett Res this morning. Initially, hopes were high, but were quickly
dashed when it was realized that it was just an aberrant swift. It was the same size as a swift, with a
forked tail, a gleaming white rump and an off white mantle and back, streaked
with brown. The under tail and vent were
also whitish, as was the lower throat and upper breast. The rest of the underparts and upper parts
were dark brown. This was a very
interesting bird that could have caused major identification difficulties at
long range and height.
A Turnstone was present and Dunlin flew over Anglers CP. a 5 Common Tern and 800 Swifts
were present on Wintersett Res.
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