Chiffchaff (Phylloscopos collybita) in blackthorn shrub. Odd unusual dark markings on pale brown green and yellow plumage dark line through eye. .

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Size: 4963px × 3308px
Location: Pullborough brooks rspb UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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