Subject: Wagtail?
Date: Jul 2 08:30:13 2000
From: Peter Henrickson - kpeter at earthlink.net


Tweeters-
Yesterday I was sitting quietly in my garden, which has feeders as well as
a running fountain, when a questionable bird flew in for a couple of
minutes.
1) It was warbler size, but with a noticeably longer tail and longish legs.
2) It was nervous, always moving and flipping its tail.
3) It was not interested in the feeders, but seemed attracted to the water.
4) grey back, and distinctly grey head. yellow underside. I looked for
markings around the eyes and saw nothing distinct.

Looking through my books the closest thing in terms of body, coloration,
and behavior seems to be a female grey wagtail. I live outside Shelton, at
a 400 foot elevation in a clearing in the woods --- quite a ways from
Alaska. Is it reasonable to think I saw a wagtail? I'm looking for more
likely explanations.

Peter Henrickson

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