Sweden 18/5: 1 warbler or 2? (1 Viewer)

On the way down to the reed beds att Lake Tåkern in central Sweden I took some pictures of a warbler singing in a tree near a small pond. At the time I thought it was a Sedge warbler but when I downloaded the pictures I saw a Reed warbler with an unusual eye streak.
On the way back from the lake I got a few more pictures of a warbler in the same place. I thought it was the same bird but when I look at the later pictures it's clear to me that the second bird is a Sedge warbler.
Are they 2 separate birds or is it a trick of the light that makes the first bird look unstreaked? It's a bit odd because I got some sharp pictures the first time and the light was good too.
First two pictures bird 1, third picture bird 2.
There are more pictures but I'm not sure they add much.

Looks like the same Sedge Warbler to me Graham.

Cheers

Thanks Ken!
I think it's the same bird too but there is very little streaking is the first 2 pictures. Just normal variation in plumage and different light I suppose.
All the Best!

Macswede said:

Thanks Ken!
I think it's the same bird too but there is very little streaking is the first 2 pictures. Just normal variation in plumage and different light I suppose.
All the Best!

Click to expand...

I think as you suggested earlier Graham, lighting can play a big part in the ID process, couple that to the camera’s sensor and it can be a recipe for confusion. :eek!: :t:

I'd definitely say it was a learning experience, Ken. An interesting one too.