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| Peregrine (f), RSPB Rainham Marshes. Seen from a distance we thought it might have been a Kestrel at first, but a closer look revealed the dark moustachial patch on its face (just about visible in this photo) A short while later a male Peregrine appeared and caused panic among a large flock of Lapwings! |
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Kestrel (m), Church tower on Lordship Lane SE22 viewed from Cox's Walk, 31st Jan 2011. The grey head and tail indicate that this is a male Kestrel. |
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Siskins, Belair Park, Dulwich, 20th January. The female (l) appears much paler than the male with an obvious streaky breast. The male (r) has a distinctive grey-black 'cap' and bolder yellow-green body feathers. A UK resident but generally a winter migrant to southern and eastern areas. |
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Fieldfare, Waltham Abbey gardens, 25th January. A winter visitor, note grey head and yellow-ish breast that help distinguish it from the similar Mistle Thrush. |
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