"CT" wrote in message
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'Mike' wrote:

Opened the front door just now and startled a bird on the lawn
opposite.

Flew AWAY from me and I could only see its back. Blackbird size, dark
wings, but a very vivid yellow back.

Looked in the bird book and the nearest I could see was the Golden
Oriole but reading its habit I don't see how it could be.

South East Coast Isle of Wight

Any suggestions?

Grey Wagtail?
http://www.birdforum.net/opus/images...ey_Wagtail.jpg

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Chris

Lovely picture, but the OP did say a vivid yellow back !

Bill