Another Algarve Warbler query (1 Viewer)

alanc

Just an earthbound misfit

• Sep 27, 2013

• #1

Sorry about this but I have another Warbler query. This bird seen at Santa Barbara de Nexe in the Algarve. On a hillside with no lakes, ponds or rivers in the area. In an earlier post a light Melodius Warbler provoked some debate, is this a regular MW? It was feeding in low scrub and garden plants but was very active - I could only get this single poor quality shot. The upper body appeared mostly brownish, the mottled tail in the picture resulting from shadows.
Thanks in anticipation.
alan

 

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Valéry Schollaert

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• Sep 27, 2013

• #2

Subalpine Warbler IMO

 

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Giroud Marc

Well-known member

• Sep 27, 2013

• #3

A Reed Warbler, no ?

 

Valéry Schollaert

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• Sep 27, 2013

• #4

Hi Marc,

First time I see you posting so... warm welcome to Birdforum!

You might be right... I mess a lot with warbler photos, I keep on trying for training...

Cheers

 

alanc

Just an earthbound misfit

• Sep 27, 2013

• #5

My first thought was Reed Warbler but as i mentioned in the OP, there was no water or reeds anywhere close to the location which was quite high up on a hillside. I realised this doesn't mean RW is impossible but doesn't it make it less likely?
alan

 

Last edited: Sep 27, 2013

Valéry Schollaert

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• Sep 27, 2013

• #6

At second look (and clicking on the thumbnail), I agree on Reed Warbler. At this time during migration, you can see them anywhere, habitat is important in breeding season, not now.

 

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Parker

Uncomfortably Numb.

• Sep 27, 2013

• #7

Another for Reed Warbler.

 

alanc

Just an earthbound misfit

• Sep 27, 2013

• #8

Thanks everyone - Reed warbler it is
alan