Warbler ID SW Turkey (1 Viewer)

[Atricapilla]

I have just noticed this warbler skulking around in the Pomegranate tree in the garden.
Did'nt get a full view of the bird,I am guessing at Olivaceous.
Any offers!!!!

 

[Andy Hurley]

with a light yellow underside a long pp, pale edges to tertials and secondries, greenish crown (whats visible) andgreyish legs, I think it fits Icterine Warbler better, but I'd wait to see what others suggest.

 

[Atricapilla]

with a light yellow underside a long pp, pale edges to tertials and secondries, greenish crown (whats visible) andgreyish legs, I think it fits Icterine Warbler better, but I'd wait to see what others suggest.

Thanks for the info Andy,I hope you are correct ,as Icterine would be a first for "in the garden" warblers,hope it comes back for a better shot.

 

[Stuart Darbyshire]

I also think Icterine - agree with Andy's pointers above

 

[Andy Hurley]

Did it sound like this, Bob?http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Hippolais-icterina

 

[Atricapilla]

Did it sound like this, Bob?http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Hippolais-icterina

Could'nt hear it at all Andy,I was in the lounge with the TV on,just a fleeting shot,really hope it comes back into the garden,it was very busy eating insects from the trees.

 

[Andy Hurley]

They are loud, but tend to hide in the undergrowth. Once you hear them, id should be straight forward.

 

[Atricapilla]

I also think Icterine - agree with Andy's pointers above

Thanks Stuart,just been checking " Warblers of Europe" and Icterine looks favourite.
Really chuffed as that makes 14 different species of warbler seen in my garden .