Willow Warbler? UK (1 Viewer)

ryan11111

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• May 21, 2016

• #1

I saw this warbler moving around in small shrubs/bushes earlier today. It had a nice song that was more complex than that of a chiffchaff.
This, as well as the brighter leg colour swayed me towards willow warbler.
Any ideas?

Thank you,
Ryan.

 

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John Tindale

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• May 21, 2016

• #2

A "song" would suggest Willow Warbler.

 

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mike86

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• May 21, 2016

• #3

Looks good for willow. Longer wings and lighter legs/feet.

 

ApusApus

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• May 21, 2016

• #4

If you heard the song then you can determine which without doubt ............... CC is as it names suggests is usually a variation of chiff chaff or chip chat chip chat. A WW on the other hand is best described as a descending trill.

Try listening to the respective birds on Xeno Canto http://www.xeno-canto.org/


Shane