Off patch Stonechat

Newby Mike posted on Berksbirds a Whinchat near Borough Marsh and I wanted to check it out, being less than 10 minute drive I quickly joined him there.

Not a Whinchat, but a rather interesting looking Stonechat, as the pictures below reveal.

I'd hoped it might have a chance of being a Siberian Stonechat, but from a little research and discussions with others, it isn't pale enough, the tale lacks the rufous tones etc. But they are so variable, one should always check carefully.