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Here is a few video clips of the Siberian Chiffchaff at Barrow sewage works taken by Steve James over the last few days!

So the wise old men thinks it's only a possible?... What are you talking about Dave?...well I talking about the probable Siberian Chiffchaff at Barrow! From the confirmed various features seen in the field , I am able to tick off several pointers to tristis in the BBRC guidelines: Absence of olive in the crown and mantle - check Absence of yellow away from the underwing - check Presence of a grey-brown or pale brown hue in the upperparts - check Presence of warm buff in the supercilium and ear coverts - check Presence of buff at the breast-sides/flanks - check Small dark bill and black looking legs - check The only thing against it at present is that the bird hasn't called yet! However reading a lot of literature via the web I have noted that a majority of the reported Sibe Chiffchaff in the country this winter have been silent . Also has anybody thought about the sex of bird? This bird might be a female bird so is it going to sing?! So in conclusion if...

Here is a few more record shots of the Sibe Chiffy at Barrow sewage works from yesterday!

Here's a couple of video clips shot by Steve James of the Siberian Chiffchaff at Barrow sewage works yesterday.

Here is a few photos of the Siberian Chiffchaff at Barrow sewage works last week by Steve James and Colin Green.

Here is a few photos of the pale Chiffchaff at Barrow sewage works I took on the 27th February 2013. "Sibe Chiffchaff" anyone?!?...                  

Over the weekend myself, Steve James and Colin Green have spent quite a bit of time at Barrow sewage works to try and photo a pale Chiffchaff which show characteristics of Siberian Chiffchaff . Although this bird has been elusive at times and for some strange reason hasn't yet responded to my recordings of tristis ,  abietinus  or collybita calls, I feel this bird is probably a Siberian Chiffchaff !?! See what you think with the photos below?...