Some Tweeters might be interested in this from the Victoria Wagtail
finder, David/Adele Routledge. Good ABA blog by John Puschock.

Larry Schwitters
Issaquah



Begin forwarded message:

> From: David & Adele Routledge <incaroca at shaw.ca>
> Date: December 10, 2012 2:08:27 PM PST
> To: leschwitters at me.com
> Subject: Fw: CITRINE & WHITE WAGTAIL (Dec 8th) ....Comparisons &
> Up Dated Info... ((Posted Sun Dec;9th at 11;15pm.))..
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David & Adele Routledge
> To: BCVIBIRDS at YAHOOGROUPS.COM
> Cc: RHYSHARRISON at SHAW.CA
> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 11:28 PM
> Subject: CITRINE & WHITE WAGTAIL (Dec 8th) ....Comparisons & Up
> Dated Info... ((Posted Sun Dec;9th at 11;15pm.))..
>
> Hello Fellow Bird Watchers,
> The CITRINE WAGTAIL which has now been seen in the Comox
> Valley for 26 consecutive days straight (Since Adel & I found the
> bird on Nov;14th) Has been followed by a:-
> WHITE WAGTAIL (Montacilla
> alba)
> Located in Cabrillo State Park,San Pedro, Southern California
> Sat;Dec;8th.,just south of Los Angeles,by Bernardo Alps.See the ABA
> Blog and"Tweeters" Wa. site for more info and some good
> pictures.This bird appears to be feeding on insects,as theC.V bird
> did upon arrival in Nov;
> The U.S. pictures are excellent for comparing the two species now
> in N.America and helps demystify why the Comox Valley bird was so
> hard to determine which species it was.
> The C.V. CITRINE WAGTAIL now appears to be getting a pale
> yellowish blush around the facial area if seen in good bright
> sunlight (Lack of daylight and heavy cloud makes seeing this a
> challenge just now!) The bird itself is still easily found though.
> She seems quite lively,moving around steadily,with the occasional
> fly by,and its distinct call.
> Plus it now appears to be feeding on small orange coloured 'Cut
> Worms/Crane Fly Larva' which it pulls up from the damp soil,which
> 'was so recently flooded.
> We are hoping by feeding on this new source the bird may just be
> able to stay around for the C.V. Xmas Bird count. A hard frost or
> freeze up may just change all this or,move the bird on.
> For those who have Not experienced this unique N. American sighting
> the 'CITRINE WAGTAIL' Time may just be running out. Sooo, get
> "Twitching" This is an easy one to add to your list.
> ....Thanks everyone,from anywhere,who see the bird & posts
> quickly.Its appreciated...
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> ********* GOOD AUTUMN BIRDING,EVERYONE and GOOD "WAGTAILING"
> *********
>
> David & Adel Routledge,
> Cumberland,
> Comox Valley,
> Vancouver Island,
> British Columbia,
> Canada.
> ((Posted,Sun;Dec;9th at 11;15pm))
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