Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)

Scarce vagrant and this showy female turned up at Collingham Pits (Notts) in Nov 2013. Close enough views to appreciate the scaly pattern on earth-brown upperparts!

Pied Wheatear rear Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5439

Pied Wheatear rear Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5439



Pied Wheatear head on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5406

Pied Wheatear head on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5406



Pied Wheatear side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5389

Pied Wheatear side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5389



Pied Wheatear side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5455

Pied Wheatear side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5455



Pied Wheatear head side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5368

Pied Wheatear head side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5368



Pied Wheatear head on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5396

Pied Wheatear head on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5396



Pied Wheatear head side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5363

Pied Wheatear head side on Collingham Pits 10 11 13  IMG_5363



Pied Wheatear head on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5349

Pied Wheatear head  on Collingham Pits 10 11 13 IMG_5349



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