Look who I've had on my feeder this morning by rosiekind

Look who I've had on my feeder this morning

I'm a bit confused by which bird this really is. It looks like a reed bunting but the head is not black all over like the one I posted yesterday. Any thoughts on what it is please. I would be very grateful as I've looked in my bird book and can't decide.

Thanks for all your kind comments and Favs - it is always much appreciated.
I think you’re right. It is a Reed Bunting, a male. The black head plummage is, according to my RSPB book, obscurred in autumn & winter.
March 17th, 2018  
Yes Rosie, it is a male Reed Bunting as Phil said. Midway between winter and summer plumage, if he stays around, you will gradually see black feathers break through on his head. A great shot and a wonderful find. I haven't managed to tempt them into my garden apart from one soliarty male many years ago. Though I know in the winter certainly, there are a few within half a mile of my house.
March 17th, 2018  
A magnificent shot Rosie, your birds are all out of this world! Fav
March 17th, 2018  
What a gorgeous image with lots of lovely colour and detail Rosie, Fav:)
March 17th, 2018  
@phil_sandford @markp Thanks- this is a first for me to have one in the garden and there are some bonuses for having this horrible weather
March 17th, 2018  
What a lovely visitor to have.
March 17th, 2018  
@helenhall Yes I was amazed to see him
March 17th, 2018  
@ludwigsdiana Thank you so much
March 17th, 2018  
@pcoulson Thanks Peter
March 17th, 2018  
Love the plumage :)
March 17th, 2018  
Nice shot
March 17th, 2018  
Lovely image!
March 18th, 2018  
Nice capture, whatever it is.
March 18th, 2018  
Great capture
March 18th, 2018  
Beautiful capture of the stripy little bird!
March 18th, 2018  
Lovely shot
March 18th, 2018  
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