Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)

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  Akihaka

• May 14, 2008

Lovely Warbler against deep blue sky. Looks good, Christine. :t:

 

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  Marise

• May 14, 2008

Just delightful Christine - he stands out so well from that gorgeous blue sky, lovely feather detail too :t: :t: :t:

 

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  Macswede

• May 14, 2008

A beautiful capture of this Willow Warbler!

 

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  Jaff

• May 15, 2008

Wonderful shot Christine!

The easiest way is to hear em. If this one was going 'cheep cheep cheep cheep cheep' in alternating high and low pitch then it's a Chiffchaff if it sounded more like a song it'd be a Willow.

 

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  christineredgate

• May 15, 2008

thanks all,for your lovely comments.Had another try this morning but he was too high in the tree,and the sun was directly overhead.Several of this species in the area at the moment.