SCP: Yellow wags were around the cattle and some going over too. A few tree pipits heard... Walked the headland and gradually made my way along the slopes, but that initially was pretty bird-less. There was some activity in and around some elder: mainly whitethoats and a blackcap - and then this 'other' bird. It looked instantly interesting and with a 'hippo' on the radar I was taken aback how much this bird looked like one. When it did show it showed quite well from all angles; but really it was all fleeting glimpses before it disappeared. (Side notes: movements and behaviour more languid compared to a typical phyllosc; silent; skulky).
Record shots: Unfortunately obscured by the foliage. Underparts look almost clean white here; but in real life from various angles it appeared more yellow-tinged. (Note leg colour too). Middle pic shows it facing the camera and its yellowish tones are more apparent, along with its brownish head. Bottom pic too shows it facing right.
Slightly different angle
Adjusted the brightness of pic 1 - darn foliage
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