Despite the constant drizzle it was an enjoyable morning on Soil Hill, with a few warbler highlights.
A new Grasshopper Warbler was reeling on the summit. Normally, I don’t get this species singing so late into the spring, with birds on territory stopping singing around mid-May before starting again at the end of June or beginning of July.
The Sedge Warbler continues to hold territory and was in fine voice this morning, although not showing particularly in the rain. A recording has been attached to the eBird list.
The Garden Warbler continues into its fourth day, during which time I have managed to see it a grand total of three times. I don’t understand how a bird can be so vocal but so impossible to see. This morning it was much quieter than the previous days, giving only a few short bouts of song but mostly remaining silent during the hour I spent continuing to fail to photograph it. Perhaps this is an indication it has successfully paired up, but being as elusive as it is, it's unlikely I will ever know.
Lots of Willow Warbler and Whitethroat activity as well. It looks like both species are having an excellent year here!
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