Cetti's or just a Willow? (1 Viewer)

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Pete Gt

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• May 22, 2012

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I heard a Cetti's warbler just before I got this photo from the same few bushes, but am assuming it's a willow warbler - can anyone lead me to the defining features as to why it is one and not t'other, please??? Many thanks Pete

 

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James Spencer

• May 22, 2012

• #2

Its a Willow Warbler

 

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Parker

Uncomfortably Numb.

• May 22, 2012

• #3

Cetti's are a red brown colour on the upperparts, quite dark, & have a rounded tail. The underparts are grey-white & the super is indistinct. You should know one when you see one as they are quite different from Willows & Chiffs. Hope this helps.

 

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Pete Gt

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• May 22, 2012

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Parker said:

Cetti's are a red brown colour on the upperparts, quite dark, & have a rounded tail. The underparts are grey-white & the super is indistinct. You should know one when you see one as they are quite different from Willows & Chiffs. Hope this helps.

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Thanks guys - I always harbour hopes of something different but secretly know it isn't; good to know what to look out for!