Larry Stoter

Rodney Blackall <rblackall@rodsrisc.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> Friday, near sunset: Buckingham
> I have just been cleaning a few windows on the outside and been fiercely
> scolded almost throughout by a sparrow-sized bird with sharply turned up
> small tail. Against the light it was difficult to tell its colour but I ot
> a distinct impression of green / brown.
>
> The bird sat on the garden fence making a noise like a peeved grey
> squirrel, mistle thrush or upset rattle-snake, dipping occasionally to add
> emphasis.
>
> My previous sightings of wrens in London were of timid little birds
> skulking in undergrowth and never visible when singing.
>
> Are there any small British birds with up-turned tails apart from the wren
> or are country wrens bolder than the London relatives?

I'd go for wren.

uk.rec.birdwatching is a better group for UK birds.
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Larry Stoter