Pied Wagtail

The Pied Wagtail, a year-round resident at Wellington, is often found in large numbers feeding on Turf where it takes flies and small insects from the grass. With a similar flight pattern to its cousin the Grey Wagtail, there can sometimes be some confusion over each species until they land and rest and the clear differences can be seen. 

Pied Wagtail on Cricket nets on Turf -11.04.20- Mark Dodd

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