Steve Taylor
Aug 17, 2019

Lark (?) in Georgia - ID

Can anyone identify this bird, seen on the edge of the river 5 days ago in Truso Valley in northern Georgia? There were quite a few water pipits along this stretch of the river, but this appears to be more lark-like (eyes) but there are not many larks with a long bill. I couldn't see any obvious crest.


Thanks,

Steve

Tommy Pedersen
Aug 17, 2019

Water Pipit, soon to be coming down to theUAE

Steve Taylor
Aug 17, 2019

Thanks Tommy, I’ve never seen one with white rings around the eyes before.

Tommy Pedersen
Aug 17, 2019

Possibly moulting? Agree that it is atypical, but everything else fits Water Pipit

Mark Smiles
Aug 17, 2019

Yup, Water Pipit. Dark legs & yellow bill base.

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