Confirm another Cetti's Warbler please - London UK (1 Viewer)

ChrisKten · Apr 3, 2014

I found one of these a few weeks ago, and confirmed the ID here. I've been to the same area twice since, and one appears within 20 mins each time. I've got pics each time, but the light has been crap, and I can't get any closer to the birds without risking disturbing them.

Anyway, seeing as I'm not a "Birder", and I've old(ish) eyes, I guess I should confirm that this was another Cetti's Warbler this morning. Heavy crops, and the Smog was like Fog, so "muddy" images. I watched it sing, and you really can't mistake the noise they make for anything else, but it never hurts to confirm I guess

Oh, there's a few of these in the same area, as they are announcing their presence to each other; either that or one is a really fast flyer and "talking" to itself

Thanks

Parker · Apr 3, 2014

Confirmed.

ChrisKten · Apr 3, 2014

Parker said:
Confirmed.

Thanks

Pete Mella · Apr 3, 2014

I'm jealous - I'd love a view that good! Well done.

phil baber · Apr 4, 2014

Nice capture Chris!

ChrisKten · Apr 4, 2014

Thanks Pete, Phil.

Until the reservoirs' Fishing Season starts, these birds are quite easy to see. It's just a matter of sitting quietly beneath a tree and waiting. One usually appears within a few minutes, and there's other Warblers (and Foxes

) to keep you interested while you wait. So if anyone is in London (Walthamstow area) before June, PM me and I'll tell you where to wait. Although I can only vouch or these birds appearing early morning, as I'm gone before 9.00am

davercox · Apr 4, 2014

ChrisKten said:
Oh, there's a few of these in the same area, as they are announcing their presence to each other; either that or one is a really fast flyer and "talking" to itself

They do tend to "sing-and-move" (which is why I don't often see them, 'cos I'm always looking where the bird was, not where it is now). But not very far, of course.

ChrisKten · Apr 4, 2014

davercox said:
They do tend to "sing-and-move" (which is why I don't often see them, 'cos I'm always looking where the bird was, not where it is now). But not very far, of course.

I'm sure there's a few, Dave, as I've watched one fly to another bush while another was singing in the distance.

It's strange, as I've not seen or heard one there before this year, and I've been going there (although not exclusively for Birds, as other Wildlife interests me as well) for over 30 years. They seem to like the area near a Stream, and I've heard (spooked

) them all along the banks.

I've a feeling a few people will be getting good views of Cetti's this year, and not just in London

eddy the eagle · Apr 5, 2014

At a local stream,cettis warblers have a territory of approx.100m and over the course of 300m several can be heard singing at the same time.To observe them,don´t chase their song but sit still near to a stream and they will come to you.....Eddy

Hobbes2 · Apr 5, 2014

Very jealous, Chris

. I too would love views that good - great little birds. I will look forward to seeing more photos from you in the coming weeks :t:
Take care
Hobbes

driverpaul · Apr 5, 2014

Great shots of this elusive little warbler Chris,i hope to get a few shots myself....

Cheshire Birder · Apr 5, 2014

driverpaul said:
Great shots of this elusive little warbler

I agree

CB

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