Is this a warbler? (1 Viewer)

tarves57

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2004

• #1

I'm really not sure what this bird is, Warbler is the nearest it resembles in my bird book. The photo isn't great though. Can anyone make a positive identification from it?

Susan

 

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Bluetail

Senior Moment

• Apr 6, 2004

• #2

Yes, I'd say so. A Chiffchaff.

Jason

 

tarves57

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2004

• #3

Really?? I don't think I've ever seen one before. A woman I met on the path chatted to me and asked me "have the chiffchaffs arrived yet?" I had to admit that I didn't know what one looked like.

I'm very pleased! Thanks,
Susan

 

pduxon

Quacked up Member

• Apr 6, 2004

• #4

Yup Chiffchaff

hey Susan the photo is better than anything I would take.

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2004

• #5

tarves57 said:

Really?? I don't think I've ever seen one before. A woman I met on the path chatted to me and asked me "have the chiffchaffs arrived yet?" I had to admit that I didn't know what one looked like.

I'm very pleased! Thanks,
Susan

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Susan

Excellent piccy. Like Pete says, difficult to photograph usually, except when they stand still and make their Chiff-Chaff calls. You tend to hear them first and the calls direct you to where they are!.

 

seb_seb

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2004

• #6

Buggers to find when the leaves are back on the trees though!!

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Apr 6, 2004

• #7

Well done Susan. Difficult to get a picture of these wee beasties. Had my first singing Chiff-Chaff of the season in Fife yesterday evening when I was dragged out to walk the dog-cheered me up despite the cold wind!

 

tarves57

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2004

• #8

Thanks everyone. Looks like I caught it unawares when we both popped out from under the tree after the downpour...... :bounce:


Susan