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Willow Warbler
Ken Billington

Willow Warbler

Walking along the lakeside yesterday there were many willow warblers feeding on mosquitoes among the reeds and bushes. I think I was at the bottom of the foodchain because the mosquitoes were feeding on me. Although these birds were not trilling their usual call, I'm pretty sure that this is a juvenile willow warbler. Would appreciate all feedback whether for or against this identification.

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Habitat
Reeds
Location
Rohrspitz, Lake Constance, Switzerland
Date taken
11th September 2008
Equipment used
Canon EOS 30D + Canon EF400mm f/5.6L USM
The length of the primary projection is the most reliable way of distinguishing between juv. w warbler and c chaff, but not visable on this fine shot. Overall jizz of the bird would support juv. ww.
 

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