I was watching some sparrows earlier. I think they were sparrows, but I haven’t seen one in years.
Anyway, with the group were two slightly smaller birds, but black with very slightly silvery feathers on the wings and breast.
Anyone know what they could be?
They weren't starlings.
They were just slightly smaller than the sparrows, black (same as a male blackbird) with just a few silvery (or lighter than black) feathers.
They were very shuffly, hoppy and flappy though.
Rather like a fledgling is.
I drew a blank with the RSPB link, Buenchico. Thanks anyway.
Where it says "where did you see it" there wasn't an option for McDonalds car park!!
I'm reasonably sure the brown ones were sparrows, even though I've not seen any for years.
I looked online for pictures before I posted my question.
Ooooh! Do you think I've discovered a new species?!!
Thanks Patsy, but no, I know what a wagtail is and what most garden birds are, and I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen these before.
I assume there is no such thing as a black sparrow. A search just throws up sparrows and blackbirds, and for some reason, finches too.
No to all, but thanks any way.
I stop off at that branch of McDonald’s to use the loo every time I go that way. ( Where, having used their nice clean loo, I buy a bottle of water, and tip it in the kettle when I get home).
I’ll keep a look out and see if there is anything to add to the description.