During my walk around the local Parkland on Friday just before leaving, I checked a small area which separates two of the lakes. It is a grassed area with low bush and waters edge trees on one side with larger trees on the other. I had taken a few shots of a Wren and moved on further. I then noticed another small brown bird moving along the trees and bushes on the waters edge.
I followed and photographed it where it showed sufficiently.
I had no idea of identification at this time, but abiding by the Steve Borichevsky's motto "Shoot first and ask questions after" ( Steve's )
I kept shooting where possible. I eventually lost sight of it and checking my camera screen found that I had a few reasonable shots that I could hopefully ID it later.
Blyth's Reed Warbler |
When I uploaded it onto my Mac, I still had no idea what it was. Having searched my bird books I had a stab at calling it a Cetti's Warbler, which I had not seen before, although I know that other local English bloggers that I follow have done so. I posted it on the local Bird Club Site which the Webmaster has kindly given me access to post images of interest in the local area as and when.
I have since been advised by one of our local birding experts that it is in fact a Blyth's Reed Warbler. (Acrocephalus dumetorum) From what I read this is a rare find so it certainly pays to "Shoot first and ask questions after".
Apparently if you are fortunate enough to see one it will be around the September/October time of the year.
Wow, what an excellent find! Very well spotted Roy, I would have struggled to identify that one too. Great captures. You'll have all the twitchers out now ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan, I didn't have a clue really Jan.
DeleteYes they will be running riot now.{:))
Hi Roy
ReplyDeleteA great post and great advice photograph first id later and when in doubt shoot more. I loved seeing the warbler.
All the best.
Guy
Thanks Guy.
DeleteHey Roy...Awesome shooting on the rare one ..another notch in your camera ; )
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks GG.{:))
DeleteGreat find Roy and well done capturing some superb shots of this rare visitor. I'm super envious ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks David, I was very fortunate.
DeleteGripped! That's all I can say!
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Sorry John. ({:))
DeleteWell done Roy, lucky find:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn.
DeleteAmazing record, a first for Cambs and the rarest bird in the county for perhaps a decade. Would have attracted hundreds of admirers had it stayed. 115 records in UK, most of these come from far-flung Scottish islands so rare indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for you kind words.
DeleteA great find Roy..well done.
ReplyDeleteA Great find..and on a very late date!..might be one of..if not the latest? Well done, keep your finger on the hair trigger.
ReplyDeletecheers
Thanks Ken.
DeleteWow - congrats and lucky you Roy... fancy finding a rare bird!
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on starting the new blog.. some people eh!!!
Thanks Tricia.
DeleteRoy, this is AMAZING! Congratulations! What a sweet looking bird, even if it is plain! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathie.
DeleteThanks Kreesh.
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