Very dark Grey-tailed Tattler

["Mark and Amanda Young" <>]

G'day everyone,

 

I was hoping someone could have a look at this image of a Tattler I saw this
afternoon in Sydney.

 

I have seen this bird on and off for the past 4 weeks or so. I've only been
able to photograph it today. Initially when I saw the bird, I immediately
noted just how dark it is in comparison to the other Grey-tailed Tattlers.
In the field the difference in colour is very obvious, even in overcast
conditions. I haven't heard the bird call at all as that would've really
helped me out.

 

Not wanting to jump the gun and say I've seen a Wandering, I've sat on it
and watched this and another bird for the next month hoping for an
opportunity to get a better look at the bird. I've not seen a Wandering
before and I didn't want to make a false ID. I've gone off some guide books
and other information from members here to help me  ID the bird, and I'ld
like to get some more experienced opinions on the matter.

 

Today however I was able to get a fairly decent image of the bird. 

 

Can someone have a look and let me know if they think it's a Wandering or a
very dark Grey-tailed Tattler.

 

Link to the dark Tattler: http://bit.ly/gU3YYW

 

For comparisons sake, a link to a Grey-tailed I photographed at the same
location 3 days ago. http://bit.ly/fDqxig

 

 

Regards,

Mark

 

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