[Help] What kind of feathered friend is this?

[Knocky's Nose]

There's a section of decking in our back garden which I haven't got round to painting yet (we recently moved in) with a steel beamed section. There's a little ledge on it and every night for the past 4 nights (when I let the dog out for her bedtime tiddle) - this little fella is staring at me!

Clearly he (or she) feels safe there, and the little tinker is most welcome to stay there - but I've absolutely no idea what breed it is, or if I can maybe leave some food there as a little treat to be there waiting when it checks in at the 'Steelbeam Hotel'.. The nights are cold, dark and windy here so I'd like to treat my guests properly in case there's a bird based 'Tripadvisor'.

Any ideas, anyone?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

RS Jay

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

No idea, but 2,000 points for using the word ‘tiddle,’ one that should be used more widely. In my workplace going for a ‘tactical tiddle’ is used when there’s some incoming strife you fancy avoiding by heading out to the khazi for a ‘J Carroll.’

 

[hart's shirt]

...every night for the past 4 nights...this little fella is staring at me!

As it's a nocturnal bird, I think we need owl-ly updates.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Is it the chilled wren of Mile Oak?

 

[Boroseagull]

Download the Merlin app. enter the picture and check results

 

[The Oldman]

My guess is a Garden Warbler

 

[Boroseagull]

Having had a good look it seems like a Black Redstart (female). If you get a chance check the under tail to see any reddish colour and when the birds lands the tail 'twitches'.

 

[Si Gull]

Looks like a Black Redstart. They occasionally overwinter on the coast. If it's got a red tail then that's what it is. Female or first winter male....

I see you're probably not on the coast They can turn up anywhere as they make their way south for the winter.

 

[Sirnormangall]

I had high hopes that my wife would know. She’s a member of the RSPB and goes out bird watching, but she doesn’t know. I’m starting doubt now whether she actually goes bird watching.

 

[Bodian]

I had high hopes that my wife would know. She’s a member of the RSPB and goes out bird watching, but she doesn’t know. I’m starting doubt now whether she actually goes bird watching.

Show her a load more photos of various feathered friends - if she gets under 50% right, start getting worried!

 

[Sirnormangall]

Well done everyone for not turning this into a “tit thread”.

 

[Swansman]

Looks like a bird to me

 

[MJsGhost]

Well done everyone for not turning this into a “tit thread”.

It's definitely not a booby

 

[BrightonCottager]

Not sure it is a garden warbler as RSPB website says this : 'Despite its name it is not really a garden bird, except in mature gardens next to woods. Its song is similar to that of a blackcap, but has longer mellow phrases.'

I think serious birdwatchers describe these as SBJs: small brown jobs.

 

[The Oldman]

Not sure it is a garden warbler as RSPB website says this : 'Despite its name it is not really a garden bird, except in mature gardens next to woods. Its song is similar to that of a blackcap, but has longer mellow phrases.'

I think serious birdwatchers describe these as SBJs: small brown jobs.

It was my guess that it’s a Garden warbler. We get them in our garden spring and autumn as they migrate in and out of the uk. As it has been so warm this autumn maybe it’s a late departure.
I am happy to go along with the redstart suggestion but the red tail would be a clincher.

 

[raymondo]

Not sure it is a garden warbler as RSPB website says this : 'Despite its name it is not really a garden bird, except in mature gardens next to woods. Its song is similar to that of a blackcap, but has longer mellow phrases.'

I think serious birdwatchers describe these as SBJs: small brown jobs.

Your confusing the bird with what his dog leaves in the garden

 

[nealrogers]

Looks like a wren to me. How big is it?

 

[Eric the meek]

Lesser spotted steel beam warbler.

 

[Eeyore]

There's a section of decking in our back garden which I haven't got round to painting yet (we recently moved in) with a steel beamed section. There's a little ledge on it and every night for the past 4 nights (when I let the dog out for her bedtime tiddle) - this little fella is staring at me!

Clearly he (or she) feels safe there, and the little tinker is most welcome to stay there - but I've absolutely no idea what breed it is, or if I can maybe leave some food there as a little treat to be there waiting when it checks in at the 'Steelbeam Hotel'.. The nights are cold, dark and windy here so I'd like to treat my guests properly in case there's a bird based 'Tripadvisor'.

Any ideas, anyone?

It's a Wren.