Marsh or Reed Warbler ? French Alps / Call ID (1 Viewer)

[Gduff]

Hi,
I recorded this bird on August 9th in Bonneval-sur-Arc, Savoie, France
Altitude : 1800m
I know that Marsh Warblers are common there, and also breeding ; I've seen many of them.
But the habitat suits better Reed Warblers (place was surrounded by reeds) which is why I want to be sure it's not Reed W.

Thanks

 

[Richard Prior]

Hi,
I recorded this bird on August 9th in Bonneval-sur-Arc, Savoie, France
Altitude : 1800m
I know that Marsh Warblers are common there, and also breeding ; I've seen many of them.
But the habitat suits better Reed Warblers (place was surrounded by reeds) which is why I want to be sure it's not Reed W.

Thanks

Sounds OK for the calls heard when the Marsh Warbler adults are bringing food to fledged but still dependent young. I wouldn’t worry about it being very ´reedy’, in Haute Savoie they breed in small patches of reeds above c800m.