reed warbler

tried for 5 hours today to get this little blighter

Different angle of the same bird

Currently on holiday in Spain, but couldnt resist a birding session early morning when the family were still asleep!

Sneeking past in amongst the lower reeds.

Found a nice vantage point to watch a pr of reedies from

Finally got one out in the open!

Sat by reed beds very early yesterday morning, just me and the dog watching a pr of reed warblers take nest material back to base. On one of the trips I couldn't believe it one appeared 3 foot to my left in full view of me and started pulling at dead reeds, obviously too close to photograph so...

Reed Warbler

They do not show themselves often these reed warblers, this one was a litlle less shy.

Taken in a clump of Reeds right at the Gate of the Hotel where I was staying. Taken at 06.45 just as the first sun hit the Reeds giving the photo it's warm colours. Early morning is for me the best time of the Day lots of song and active birds.

Another one hiding it's tail!

Who put that reed there!!!

Popped out for a quick feed after singing for what seemed like an age, amongst the reeds. He was rewarded moments later with a downpour to dampen his enthusiasm!

Part 3 of 3. This is one of the first shots taken with the 50D. My new weapon of "choice", though I didn't have a great deal of choice in getting one! The settings weren't quite right for this shot and it was taken on a gloomy Bank Holiday Monday, so it's not as good as I'd have...

I managed one of these the other day but it was mostly obscured by the reeds, however todays result was better. Hopefully tomorrows attempt will top this one ;), or perhaps not?

Reed Warbler

R.W.