Eastern Yellow Wagtail: This cold, grey looking bird has recently been involved in somewhat of a major taxonomic decision, one that has seen the complexities of the many sub species of yellow wagtail brought in to discussion.
This has resulted in the yellow wagtail Motacilla flava being split into two distinct species, the Eastern yellow wagtail Motacilla tschutschensis and Western yellow wagtail Motacilla flava.
This is pretty much an unassuming bird, but one with serious pulling power. This comparatively recently a taxonomic decision has contributed to what looks like a record year for Eastern yellow wags in Britain and elsewhere. And has given me the opportunity to add a new bird to my British list.
Well worth the trip and no better way to see such a bird.