Thanks for clearing that up John, clearly a youngster now from that photo. Id noticed the yellow near the tip of the bill on your earlier photo but thought it was food.
John Rayner said
Wed Aug 14 8:17 AM, 2019
Rob, In this much better photograph taken by a friend you can see that the bill is actually tri-coloured and also just about make out a gape line. The overall plumage isn't the sleek, glossy black expected in an adult. Cheer John
Without wanting to sound silly, wouldnt the bright red bill indicate an adult or near adult bird? I thought juvenile Chough have a dull yellowish amber coloured bill. Just an observation.
steven burke said
Sat Aug 10 8:48 PM, 2019
Matt Bannon wrote:
Any news today on the chough? Just returned from hols. Thanks Matt
Chough Been reported on birdguides this morning & this evening.
Matt Bannon said
Sat Aug 10 4:01 PM, 2019
Any news today on the chough? Just returned from hols.
Thanks
Matt
Phil Oddy said
Tue Aug 6 8:47 PM, 2019
Chough still present this evening
John Rayner said
Mon Aug 5 9:35 PM, 2019
Called in to see the juvenile Chough this evening. Gave great views right on the border of Cheshire/Derbyshire (birders in Derbyshire/bird in Cheshire).
Id noticed the yellow near the tip of the bill on your earlier photo but thought it was food.
In this much better photograph taken by a friend you can see that the bill is actually tri-coloured and also just about make out a gape line. The overall plumage isn't the sleek, glossy black expected in an adult.
Cheer John
I thought juvenile Chough have a dull yellowish amber coloured bill.
Just an observation.
Chough Been reported on birdguides this morning & this evening.
Cheers, John
Also in the area:- Spotted Flycatcher, Redstart & 2 Ravens
Chough showing well below the Windgather Rocks (2nd day). Bird can be mobile & visits Derbyshire side of the border.