Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Saturday 25 April 2020

Dartford Warbler

This bird I've only seen a handful of times and getting good views is never guaranteed. There are only ways to improve your chances of getting a good view. One of these is visiting at the right time of year and when they are most active. Early Spring is a good time to try and see one of these very secretive Dartford Warblers. This is when they are looking for mates, singing a little more and just a little more showy.
On the whole these diminutive little warblers like to work their way through the gorse and occasionally sit atop.
I was having a very lucky year before the lockdown, but that coincided with me making more effort and trips out to see things so that I could get a list of 200 birds seen in the year. That may not now be possible, but at least I can look back to some very good looking birds already seen and ticked this year.

This female came to see who was walking past.

The male soon showed itself, but only fleetingly. It stayed low on the bush.





12 comments:

  1. Birders have so much patience. - Margy

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  2. Hello, great post and info on this Dartford Warbler. Great photos! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, stay safe! Enjoy your day, happy weekend.

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  3. That bird would blend into the trees and be hard to spot! Well done!

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  4. Your patience was rewarded with those great photos.

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  5. I love seeing him on top of the tree! Great shot!

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  6. Hello. Great photos. The Dartford warbler has only been seen once in Finland. I've never seen it. Stay safe!

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  7. Another new species for me today. Your time & efforts paid off for such a pretty bird. Great photo compositions too.


    Have a terrific week ahead. Stay safe & healthy and thank you for linking up.

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  8. You share species I've never seen before. It's fun to see species from across the pond!
    Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/04/loving-springtime.html, and please stay safe and well.

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  9. Your patience was certainly rewarded with those amazing photos.

    Happy Tuesday!

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  10. Dartford Warbler .... wow! Those are beautiful captures :)

    I enjoying watching and looking out for birds. Right now am enjoying my #BalconyBirding moments amidst lockdown :)

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