Cape Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus gracilirostris)

Cant help with id but that is a stunning photo. Your focus and colours are excellent, well done.

Perfection! You must have been really close with the setup you've got too.

Dream shot. Not an expert to ID this species.

An excellent shot. In terms of identification as you say noy easy. I believe that you are dealing with either one of the Marsh warblers, African or European, or Cape Reed Warbler. Given that the shot was taken in June and that the European Marsh warblers, which have pale pinkish legs, depart in March indicates African of the 2 Marsh Warblers.

Now to comapre African Marsh and Cape Reed Warbler. Based on the white eyebrow, dark legs and heavish bill I would go with Cape Reed Warbler, but I would not bet my life on it.

I agree with Gordon. This bird is NOT a Marsh warbler. In June the Marsh Warblers are found in Europe. The (European) Marsh Warbler is more uniform brown and has pale pinkish legs. So it could be an African Marsh or a Cape Reed Warbler.

Another excellent photo Rudy. These are my favourite little birds.

African Marsh has a very short wing length, so judging by the date, eyestripe and wing length i would go with Cape Reed Warbler.