Help with bird ID please :O)

[Jo]

[I think it's a Spotted Flycatcher, but I'm not 100% sure :shrug: ]

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The behaviour we witnessed certainly mimics that of one. It was taken at Burghley House, Stamford, just on the edge of the wooded area. It was dipping and diving into the grass catching insects, then back up onto it's perch.

 

[IanC_UK]

looks similar to this pic i just purloined from wikipedia of a spotted flycatcher

 

[rusty]

I would say its def a spotted flycatcher.

 

[Jo]

Thanks guys

 

[Venomator]

with the ID but I would say it's probably one of this year's young birds judging by the new look plumage and shorter beak ... :shrug:


Nice pics Jo ... ... not easy to capture these flitty critters ...