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Post by Tringa on May 12, 2021 19:54:19 GMT
This shot was taken today on the coast of NW Scotland, east of the north end of Isle of Skye.
I am fairly sure it is a Meadow Pipit but I'd be grateful for confirmation, or an alternative ID.
Thanks
Dave
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Post by accipiter on May 12, 2021 22:15:16 GMT
Looks good for meadow pipit Dave, pink legs, long hind claw, white outer tail feathers.
Alan
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Post by Tringa on May 13, 2021 13:14:35 GMT
Thanks Alan.
Dave
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Post by aeshna5 on May 13, 2021 15:22:55 GMT
Agree, definitely Meadow Pipit.
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Post by accipiter on May 14, 2021 12:00:38 GMT
As a side note meadow pipit’s legs are often found in the vicinity of Sparrow hawk nests. Looking at the very long hind claw it’s plain to see why these are removed first before the chicks are fed. There also found on plucking posts along with the victim’s plucked feathers, being a fairly common occurrence, I just forgot to mention it in the previous post.
Alan
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Post by rowanberry on May 14, 2021 18:52:55 GMT
Nice photo, Dave- and those hind claws are impressive!
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Post by Tringa on May 15, 2021 13:59:22 GMT
I can't think of any advantage to having such long hind claws.
Although meadow pipits perch frequently and a wire fence is typical, they also spend a lot of the time on the ground and I can't see how those claws help in either situation.
Dave
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Post by accipiter on May 15, 2021 15:03:50 GMT
I can't think of any advantage to having such long hind claws. Although meadow pipits perch frequently and a wire fence is typical, they also spend a lot of the time on the ground and I can't see how those claws help in either situation. Dave AS do skylarks, so I presume it’s to help with walking over uneven ground making it an adaption as opposed to tree pipits, which don’t have such long hind claws. Alan |
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