Description

It is said that the name Wheatear derives from the expression 'white arse', a perfect description of how this bird appears as it flies away. Indeed, it is the white rump contrasting with the inverted black 'T' in the tail which separates a Wheatear in any plumage from all other European birds. Males in spring are handsome birds with blue-grey backs and black eye masks. Females and first winter birds are brown above and usually lack the dark eye patch.

Species: Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Place: Secovlje Salina, Slovenia
Date: 29. August 2004
Time: 12:50:35
Scope: Swarovski ATS 80 HD
Camera: NIKON CP 4500
Focal length: 26.8
Shutter: 1/500
Aperture: F/6.5
ISO: 100

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