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LMG · Saturday 9th November 2002, 14:31

Thought you might like to see this photo that I took at the ringing station this morning of a Cetti's warbler. It's the first I've seen.

ralph · Saturday 9th November 2002, 14:47

Nice one, LMG! Thank you for sharing.

Never seen one either!

Marysan · Saturday 9th November 2002, 16:09

Pretty picture of a pretty bird. It's new to me. Thanks.

Harry Hussey · Saturday 9th November 2002, 16:24

Hi Marysan,
Nice photo!Despite the increasing numbers of Cetti's Warblers in the UK the species has still only occurred twice over here(1968 and 1975),but is probably overlooked due to its secretive nature?
Does anyone have up-to-date figures for breeding numbers in Wales?The species has been tipped as a potential colonist here,and the source of any colonisation would presumably be Wales.Also,are Dartford Warblers increasing in Wales....?

Reader · Saturday 9th November 2002, 17:16

Nice phot LMG. I have seen quite a few of these birds but never that close. I am fortunate in that one of my local reserves, Upton Warren (near Bromsgrove), has them breeding there. Also they breed at Brandon Marsh near to Coventry.

I was lucky enough to actually come across a pair of Cetti's with 4 young a few years ago right by the side of the hide. It was great watching the antics of the parents trying to keep up with the kids. These are secretive birds and to see them in the open for so long was a magic moment.

Saturday 9th November 2002, 14:31	#1
LMG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somerset Posts: 161	Cetti's warbler Thought you might like to see this photo that I took at the ringing station this morning of a Cetti's warbler. It's the first I've seen. Attached Thumbnails

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ralph Old Hand Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tenby Posts: 322	Nice one, LMG! Thank you for sharing. Never seen one either! __________________ "Help! She's touching my special area!"

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Marysan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, California, USA Posts: 6,914	Pretty picture of a pretty bird. It's new to me. Thanks.
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Saturday 9th November 2002, 16:24	#4
Harry Hussey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cork,Ireland Posts: 3,804	Hi Marysan, Nice photo!Despite the increasing numbers of Cetti's Warblers in the UK the species has still only occurred twice over here(1968 and 1975),but is probably overlooked due to its secretive nature? Does anyone have up-to-date figures for breeding numbers in Wales?The species has been tipped as a potential colonist here,and the source of any colonisation would presumably be Wales.Also,are Dartford Warblers increasing in Wales....?

Saturday 9th November 2002, 17:16	#5
Reader Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coventry Posts: 5,923	Nice phot LMG. I have seen quite a few of these birds but never that close. I am fortunate in that one of my local reserves, Upton Warren (near Bromsgrove), has them breeding there. Also they breed at Brandon Marsh near to Coventry. I was lucky enough to actually come across a pair of Cetti's with 4 young a few years ago right by the side of the hide. It was great watching the antics of the parents trying to keep up with the kids. These are secretive birds and to see them in the open for so long was a magic moment.

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