Warbling in the Sedge

I love it when information boards tell me what to look for:

And then I find it:

More Sedge Warblers

Warble, warble I never realised that the inside of a Sedge Warbler's mouth is so intensely red. What a glorious punch of… read more

260,000 territories There are 260,000 territories of Sedge Warblers in the UK. They manage to fly non-stop from sub-Saharan Africa to the… read more

Sedge Warbler at Roadmire It's reassuring that the Sedge Warblers are back at Roadmire. Their song is an itch you just can't scratch. read more

Sedge Warbler at Roadmire I love stopping at Roadmire, the house overlooking the Ayre of Fribo and the Bay of Tuquoy. read more

Sedge Warbler I've got a lot of love and appreciation for Sedge Warblers. They're one of the first birds I took decent… read more

Sedge Warblers I've had great views of Sedge Warblers in Somerset. They manage to fly non-stop from sub-Saharan Africa to the exact… read more

The Third Ladybird Book of British Birds – #5 The Sedge Warbler I’m not surprised the Sedge Warbler doesn’t fly much. I would want a rest from flying if I’d just flown… read more

“Look for singing birds perched on the outside of a bush.” The RSPB's website says that if you want to find Sedge Warblers you should "Look for singing birds perched on… read more

Mrs Christine Noble
on Blonde Bombshell
I live in Yeovil South Somerset and I saw one of these blonde bees for the first time in my garden . It is only a small garden but for the last few years I...
Colin
on 260,000 territories
The Wren has an interesting name, here in Germany: "Zaunkönig" (Fence-King)!
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on 260,000 territories
Thanks so much Colin - much appreciated. Yes, many small birds are very loud - although I think the Wren should hold the record for decibels per gramme.
Colin
on 260,000 territories
Great pictures- thanks! Never heard of Sedge Warblers... A lot of Willow Warblers around here. Never ceases to amaze me how such a small bird can produce so many decibels!
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on Marsh Harrier overhead
Yes, they're stunners, Elisabeth. I hope you will see one in the future
Elisabeth Sidler
on Marsh Harrier overhead
What a beautiful bird! It does not breed here in Switzerland, but it does pass through. I have never seen one - I didn't even know it existed.
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on Song Thrush
Thanks Colin - yes, they're very attractive birds. I love the cascade of upside-down hearts on their chests, too.
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on Tinkling Goldfinch
Thanks so much Elisabeth - much appreciated!
Elisabeth Sidler
on Tinkling Goldfinch
The pictures do the birds credit!