Interesting warbler (1 Viewer)

[Phil Andrews]

An intriguing warbler is being reported today close to Hampton-in-Arden; started off as a Marsh and is currently being put out as an Icterine or Melodious. If anyone has a spare afternoon well worth a pootle.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Currently being reported as a probable Melodious

 

[Phil Andrews]

Currently being reported as a probable Melodious

Identified as an Icterine (as per Nick Barlow)

 

[Brian Stretch]

Conflicting reports on this bird. Earlier text from Nick read Icterine but currently being broadcast on RBA as Melodious. Either way a great record for the region and well worth going for which ever species it is.

Brian
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[Phil Andrews]

Off work but stuck at home with child minding duties whilst the wife pampers herself (aka spending my money) on a spa day ... :-C

 

[Brian Stretch]

Off work but stuck at home with child minding duties whilst the wife pampers herself (aka spending my money) on a spa day ... :-C

Just bring them along too Phil

Melodious per NPB.

Brian
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[Phil Andrews]

Regional records as follows:

ICTERINE WARBLER
29th June 1942 - Sheriffs Lench, Worcs (in song)
10th July 1993 - Belvide Res, Staffs (in song)
25th August 1997 - Napton Hill, Warks

MELODIOUS WARBLER
20th May 1996 - Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs
3rd June 2000 - Brandon Marsh, Warks (trapped & ringed)

 

[Phil Owen]

Where is the bridle path in relation to Marsh Lane NR?

Cheers

 

[Periwinkle]

The bridle Path is on opposite side of A452 to Truck Stop (Marsh Lane). Room for 10 or so cars.

 

[Phil Owen]

The bridle Path is on opposite side of A452 to Truck Stop (Marsh Lane). Room for 10 or so cars.

Cheers for that.

Will give it a go tomorrow evening if still present. Great bird for the Midlands!

 

[Brian Stretch]

Melodious still singing and showing well in same area early morning per NPB.

Brian
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[rollingthunder]

Off work but stuck at home with child minding duties whilst the wife pampers herself (aka spending my money) on a spa day ... :-C

Couldn't imagine it being a 'Spar' day Phil

As stated, great record for the region if it's still there i might even pursuade the chauffer to get the charabanc out of the garage:eek!: Unless anyone else is going from around the Stourbridge area today?

Laurie:t:

 

[Phil Andrews]

Couldn't imagine it being a 'Spar' day

Laurie:t:

Certainly not Costcutter - seemed to be the old Stella tag line of "reassuringly expensive"

PS First regional large hippo record to make it to a second day (if one ignores the reintroduction schemes in Dudley and Bewdley )

 

[jwreeves]

Will be heading over for this this afternoon, is the parking area obvious from the a452?

 

[UW82]

Will be heading over for this this afternoon, is the parking area obvious from the a452?

Yes, parked cars in evidence opposite Truck Stop.

Des.

 

[rollingthunder]

Twitter link for details JW - best of luck, a cracking record...

https://twitter.com/WestMidsBirding/status/609286528641204224/photo/1

Laurie:t:

 

[jwreeves]

Thank you both!

 

[Brian Stretch]

I've attached a larger map image for those not on Twitter.

Brian
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[abagguley]

It showed well this afternoon (although these pics doesn't really do it justice) and sang almost non-stop. Great song, too.

 

[Phil Andrews]

Some cracking shots by Andy Warr here:
www.worcestershire_bird_news_60.html

Last year's bird at Retford, Notts was present for 12 days; hope this one can repeat the trick!