Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Rock Pipit

Anthus petrosus

Photo by PeterW-J
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

52.216, -4.35723

Field Notes

Description:

This poor bird had a damaged right foot that looked like it had been caught in something and squashed. He came up fairly close to me, 2 metres to be exact.

Habitat:

Coastal Village, harbour wall

Notes:

Fighting between a Dunnock and a Wren but this is very similar to the photograph of the Dunnock on the RSPB website.

Been told that this is actually Pipit. Thanks Malcolm

Reference Links:

The RSPB: Rock pipit

Species ID Suggestions

Rock Pipit

Anthus petrosus

Reference Link
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
1

Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Water and Rock Pipits were once considered the same species but have been split for some time. The outer tail feathers appear grey and not white and the underside is dark and not almost white. Both these factors and the location and habitat are more indicative of Rock Pipit. The Water Pipit is more likely to be found in the inland areas of North Wales although migrants can turn up anywhere.
Photographed
PublishedMay 28, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies