Request for Cetti's and Grasshopper Warbler in S Engand (1 Viewer)

Bowland Birders

Well-known member

• Jun 20, 2012

• #1

I have a friend visiting the UK who lives in Africa and wants to see Cetti's and Grasshopper Warblers. He knows it is far from the best time to try to see them but can anyone help with up-to-date info in the south of the Uk please, from midlands southwards? Thanks a lot. PM me if you would rather it was not broadcast. Best regards, Mike

 

Brian2

Well-known member

• Jun 20, 2012

• #2

Mike, Minsmere is alive with Cettis warbler right now. They call well but at this time of year are usually quite visable too. Grasshopper will be harder now they're in and settled into breeding but you may get lucky early morning. He'll enjoy Minsmere anyway. I was down at Stodmarsh a couple of weeks back and that was alive with Cettis. Get to any of the big Suffolk/Norfolk reserves and these should be heard and seen but you'll need luck for Gropper I feel. Have a good trip where ever you end up

 

Andy Ledger

Falling into disrepair

• Jun 23, 2012

• #3

I have Cetti's on my local patch at Motney Hill, Rainham - but they are a devil to see. They are a real 'bring a chair and a flask' job.

 

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simmojunior

Well-known member

• Jun 23, 2012

• #4

Every time I have been to Lodmoor RSPB in Weymouth, I have seen Cetti's. Nearby Radipole will also give you a good chance of them.

 

Farnboro John

Well-known member

• Jun 24, 2012

• #5

simmojunior said:

Every time I have been to Lodmoor RSPB in Weymouth, I have seen Cetti's. Nearby Radipole will also give you a good chance of them.

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Another vote for Lodmoor/Radipole.

John

 

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Raptor 01

Well-known member

• Jul 1, 2012

• #6

Plenty of Cetti's warblers around Shinewater lake in Eastbourne, East Sussex, many of which are residents through the winter.

Geoff.

 

Nohatch

Mad scientist

• Jul 1, 2012

• #7

Hi Mike,

Cetti's Warbler is easy to find in Southampton's lower Test marshes - it's not the prettiest site in England, but very accessible. With a car you could try your luck at a few neighbouring sites (Testwood Lakes, Romsey's Fishlake Meadows, Itchen Valley country park) for both Cetti's and Grasshopper Warbler. With the New Forest and South Downs around the corner as well you should have a good day down here.

 

Mike Crawley

Emeritus President at Burnage Rugby Club

• Jul 1, 2012

• #8

IIRC there were Cetti's at Leighton Moss this year - given your location might be an idea to check there !! Good Luck :t: