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    Juvenile Marsh Warbler? (Netherlands, Oostvaardersplassen, July 14th, 2023)

    We've had quite a number of Blyth's over the last 2 months or so, not out of the question, but very rare indeed. Still, Blyth's seems a good fit (bill shape as well), also its foraging behaviour on the gound (if not influenced by the mite infection, a big if) fits Blyth's much more than Marsh or...
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    Juvenile Marsh Warbler? (Netherlands, Oostvaardersplassen, July 14th, 2023)

    Ah, its suffering from feather mites. Good to know. Then, despite its still active behaviour, the unfortunate bird is probably doomed.
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    Juvenile Marsh Warbler? (Netherlands, Oostvaardersplassen, July 14th, 2023)

    Thank you Alexander (and Ken, Lou and Bewick) for looking into this! Yes, it's not a young bird. You're right, it's strangely moulting or something other is awry with its head feathers. Fortunately the bird seemed in good health otherwise, it was actively searching for food, catching many an...
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    Juvenile Marsh Warbler? (Netherlands, Oostvaardersplassen, July 14th, 2023)

    This afternoon I saw this young bird. (Netherlands, Flevoland, Oostvaardersplassen) It was relatively tame, and actively foraging on and near a path. When disturbed by a passing mountain biker, it was back in no time. It was near both reeds/high grasses and forest/trees/scrub. Its blackish and...
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