Pintail Progress

The Pintail changes continue apace, this mornings pics show the increased definition becoming more striking.

The long pin tail seems to be the last major change yet to take place.

Pintail Eclipse Changes

The Pintail is still with us and as I thought,  it is a male in eclipse.

The changes are quite obvious now and should be completed within weeks. Compare today's pics with a week ago - the breast is much whiter and more defined.

The head will get a darker brown and underside white, with the long pintail feather yet to grow out. Watch this space !

Pintail Eclipse

Our migrant Pintail is still with us and enjoying the excellent food on offer, wild bird seed, wheat, and poultry pellets.

Originally I thought this was a female but now believe it's a male in eclipse, it appears to be changing and shedding feathers.

If it stays all winter It should develop more striking plumage, I shall watch it closely 

since we both have the daily ritual of meeting for a feed !