Still hoping for a concrete 'ater'. I'm not 100% convinced by this one though it did show a nice crest - is that diagnostic of ater? It's possibly too orangey underneath and its bib is nothing special. There are some dark smudges on the breast sides. I again struggled to accurately assess the mantle/scapular tone as it zoomed through a hedgerow along Gore Lane though in the photos it does look more grey. Thoughts welcome as always.
Hi Matt looks interesting, britannicus can show crests but that would be the best one I've ever seen on our race - perhaps too bright on underside and bib (variable anyway) not big enough (usually meets top edge of wings and often front edge of scaps) but unless upperparts seen well I don't think you can do it positively.
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