Identification of Citrine and Yellow Wagtails -- a possible identification pitfall.

The article explores a possible pitfall in the identification of Citrine and Yellow Wagtails. An individual heard what he thought was a Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava calling on September 10, 2005. A description of the Inner Farne bird was submitted to the Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club and was assessed, but the local committee believed that a Yellow Wagtail with a Citrine-like call could not be fully excluded and the record was not accepted. It is noted that further observations by birders would help to clarify identification issues.