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    Caught this on my wildlife camera, but not sure what it is. Also caught a Blackbird on camera so as a size reference this bird is quite a bit smaller, i'd estimate around 15cm (Sparrow or slightly larger size). Part of me thought a Tree Pipit but never seen one before.
    Any ideas?

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    Looks like a thrush
     
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    That was my first thought. However, it’s stated as being slightly larger than a sparrow?
     
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      At first I thought the same, but have attached 2 photographs to show the size of the Blackbird in comparison.
      Sorry they are not good shots. The more I look at it perhaps it is a Thrush.

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      Thrush is slightly smaller than a blackbird but much bigger than a sparrow, it's difficult to compare on the photos.
       
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      It could be a young thrush? BTW, I’m rubbish at naming/spotting birds:whistle:
       
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        It definitely isn’t this fella…
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          Definitely not a Thrush but it could be a Tree Pippet. I think @strongylodon put an image of one on the 'What's Buzzing or Flying near You' thread recently.
           
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            Hello looks like a mistle or song thrush ,I am going for a Mistle thrush:sofa:

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              With the blue/grey head and sparrow size i go for a Dunnock
               
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                Definitely a Dunnock.:smile:
                 
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