Warbler sp, Wintertorn Dunes NNR, Norfolk, UK mid October 2022 (1 Viewer)

[Evan Atkinson]

Hello all, I had this photograph sent to me on a group chat and we are all quite confused as to what it is. I immediately thought Reed Warbler, but I think it seems off for one? Opinions needed please.
Many thanks,
Ev

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello Ev,
ita a Chiffchaff imo. Please note

• obvious olive-green hues lacking brownish hues
• yellow patch near the wingbend
• notched tail

All this is not good for an Acro, but good for a Phylloscopus.

Hues, dark legs and short pp makes this a Chiffchaff imo. But what an obvious broad supercilium and a long bill. Tfs!

 

[Evan Atkinson]

Hi Alexander, yeah I was very intrigued by the length of the bill more so than the supercilium. The bird also had a sort of 'crested' look which is why I defaulted to reed warbler. An intriguing bird for sure and I hope for more to comment.