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SMaP 264 - Free Theme (Wagtails)

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Published: 30 Mar 2026 โ€บ Updated: 30 Mar 2026SMaP 264 - Free Theme (Wagtails)

SMaP 264 - Free Theme (Wagtails)

As always, I want to thank nelinoeva@nelinoeva for the competition.
You can read the rules and announcement here - @nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-991e1d2cbe66a

This week's topic is - FREE THEME
There is about a week left before the arrival of the white wagtail, so I had the idea to show a selection of birds from this family.


Citrine wagtail

These yellow spots in the middle of the grass live in steppe zones, and are especially numerous in flooded meadows.


Richard's pipit

This species also lives in the same steppe areas, but I have encountered it much less frequently, especially since, thanks to its plumage, it literally blends into the landscape.


Tree pipit

This wagtail inhabits forests. It's easy to spot, as the male sings actively and makes ostentatious, graceful flights while singing. However, when hungry, the bird stays on the ground, where it's perfectly camouflaged, and can only be spotted when moving.


Yellow wagtail

These wagtails live in meadows, and they're right on the outskirts of my town. And they're very easy to photograph, especially in the spring before the thickets get too thick.


Grey wagtail

This is a very strange species. We call it the "mountain wagtail" because it lives in mountainous areas. However, I occasionally see these birds in mixed forests.


White wagtail

And of course, the most numerous and popular wagtail. It's expected to appear in my city this week or next.

CameraLens
Nikon D5200Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Nikon D5200Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

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