Russell Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I have this chap down as a Sedge Warbler. Am I correct? Many thanks for your feedback, Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dave Richards Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, Russell said: I have this chap down as a Sedge Warbler. Am I correct? Many thanks for your feedback, Russell Not entirely certain and I'm no expert, but it looks to me like it could be a marsh warbler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Russell Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks for looking and commenting Dave, but I'd be surprised if it were. According to the RSPB they're virtually extinct in the UK now, with summer migrants appearing on the east coast, particularly Kent, in late May. This one was "shot" in Hampshire. Also it has dark legs, the Marsh Warbler's are pale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 John Morrison Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 There's a reason why most warblers are best identified by song! It could be a sedge (not marsh) warbler, but I couldn't be sure... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Russell Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, John Morrison said: There's a reason why most warblers are best identified by song! It could be a sedge (not marsh) warbler, but I couldn't be sure... So true!😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dave Richards Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, Russell said: Thanks for looking and commenting Dave, but I'd be surprised if it were. According to the RSPB they're virtually extinct in the UK now, with summer migrants appearing on the east coast, particularly Kent, in late May. This one was "shot" in Hampshire. Also it has dark legs, the Marsh Warbler's are pale. Thanks, that proves it; I'm definitely no expert. but...………….sedge warblers have a distinct pale band above the eye which isn't entirely clear from your picture. Not sure about their geographical territory but might it be a reed warbler? I'll shut up now before I dig too big a hole for myself! Edited May 13, 2020 by Dave Richards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have this chap down as a Sedge Warbler. Am I correct?
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