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    Hi there, a Newbie poster here. Thought I'd start off by showing my ignorance and asking if you can ID the attached (I hope they've attached!).

    Thanks in advance,

    Bob.
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    Hi Bob, welcome to the forum.

    First photo looks to be a hybrid, possibly mallard based, although waterfowl are not my best subject. The second and third look like a Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler, although I'm not 100% sure, they are difficult to differentiate at the best of times, listening to their song is the best way.
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    Thanks, Rolf. The first one was really confusing me, and now I know why! Re the others, I'm always struggling with IDing warblers, so now don't feel so bad if you struggle as well! Thanks muchly.

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    Hi, Bob, and welcome to the site from me!

    Your first bird may be a hybrid, but he's really handsome!

    I'd go with Rolf's IDs of the other two as (a) I think he's right! and (b) it's his site, so I'm not going to argue!

    I think we all find those little Warblers difficult to ID. I usually just go for one of the above - as I'd be completely lost if it were another species!

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    Thanks, Catherine. Certainly reassuring to know I'm not the only one who gets confused!

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