The Grey wagtail, Motacilla cinereais, is actually yellow and much more colourful than its name suggests.
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It has slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails.
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This one was shot at Sha Kok Mei, and you can often see them flying ahead of you in catchwaters, always out of camera reach!
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and here is one i shot in the uk last week...
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