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Monday, 15 April 2013

Willow Warbler

At last the weather is much warmer and the Southerly winds have blown in the Spring migrators. 
So I have made a good start with a few Willow Warblers that I found today on my walk.









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  1. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 19:18

    Great shots Roy :-) For me there aren't many things better than a walk in the woods on a warm and sunny spring day accompanied by singing Willow Warblers high in the tree tops :-)

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    1. Roy Norris15 April 2013 at 19:46

      Thanks David, yes they do have a lovely little song as well.

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  2. John15 April 2013 at 21:23

    Nice pictures Roy! Saw my first Willow Warbler today, I thought it was quite late, but only 3 days later than last year!? Spring is definitely here now, hopefully we have seen the last of the colder weather.
    J
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  3. grammie g16 April 2013 at 04:30

    Hey Roy...Those flowering tree's sure make a lovely setting for bird photo's! : )
    Nice photo's of the Willow Warbler, the last on is a cutie,I like that stripe across it's eye!!
    I saw my first Yellow Warbler today!!
    Grace

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    1. Roy Norris16 April 2013 at 09:59

      Thanks GG, yes I tend to search that area regularly now as I get a lot of sightings because it attracts the birds.

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  4. The Herald16 April 2013 at 13:51

    Superb set of images Roy. I also saw my first Willow Warbler of the year yesterday (two days later than last year!)' in fact, once I'd found one they seemed to be like buses, they were everywhere!! Chiffchaffs were around in big numbers too! and the day was topped off with eight Wheatears and a beautiful female Redstart. Things are looking up at last!...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris16 April 2013 at 21:34

      Thanks Trevor, they are certainly on the move now.

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  5. Jenny16 April 2013 at 19:14

    Lovely shots Roy. I've also taken some of a newly found Willow Warbler at my local Reserve, but mine don't have the added bonus of the beautiful blossom! (-:

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    1. Roy Norris16 April 2013 at 21:35

      Thanks Jen. I have had some luck around those few trees.

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  6. Kathie Brown17 April 2013 at 09:13

    Though it is rather plain looking, it also looks so sweet and, it definitely looks like spring!

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    1. Roy Norris17 April 2013 at 14:56

      It's a very good sign of Spring seeing this species Kathie.

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  7. Roy Norris17 April 2013 at 14:55

    Thanks Nora.

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  8. Rowan17 April 2013 at 15:31

    I may well have seen a willow warbler but as it falls into my 'little brown bird' category I'd be totally unaware of it! I have seen the first swallows though - back to the stable at the bottom of Shorts Lane where they nest every year. Only three so fat but hopefully more will arrive soon.

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    1. Roy Norris18 April 2013 at 00:43

      They are not easy D. Only way to tell a W/Warbler or a Chiffchaff is by the song.

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  9. Helma20 April 2013 at 18:29

    This super Warbler. I had him this afternoon for the lens, but all the pictures are ugly to the wind. You have the Warbler really beautiful beautiful on it.
    Compliment.

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  10. Linda Yarrow23 April 2013 at 22:05

    I love the song of the Willow Warbler, beautiful pictures Roy:-)

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  11. Guy24 April 2013 at 14:51

    Hi Roy

    Birds with blossoms it does not get much better.

    Guy

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