Friday, 22 May 2015

Wood Warbler

I spent a good while in the New Forest with my ears open for a Wood Warbler. None were forthcoming, although they had been around. Strangely when I got home it appeared there had been one almost on my doorstep and showing itself very well.
I'd only seen one previously that had stuck around for a couple of weeks in Bramhall a few years ago.
Brilliant little birds, with a great song that makes their bodies shudder. It's similar to the Willow Warbler but has bright yellow upper parts and lovely white under parts.
This one was still singing as the rain and then hail came down. It made it a lot easier for me to find him.






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27 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirl22 May 2015 at 12:25

    A Wood Warbler with a sense of humour. :))

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  2. Jo22 May 2015 at 14:25

    How I love warblers and your images of the Wood Warbler are stunning. We have Willow Warblers which visit in our summer months and I enjoy them so... Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  3. This N That22 May 2015 at 17:24

    Love the third shot..Nice how the background is blurred out..Have a lovely weekend..

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  4. Maude Lynn22 May 2015 at 18:25

    He's a beauty!

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure23 May 2015 at 09:10

    I have never seen this bird before and these shots are all excellent.

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  6. eileeninmd23 May 2015 at 10:00

    A gorgeous little Wood warbler. Your photos are awesome! Our warblers are quick moving birds and it is very hard to take their photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. Rajesh23 May 2015 at 10:11

    Beautiful bird, very cute.

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  8. Liz Needle23 May 2015 at 11:02

    Great shots. What a pretty little bird.

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  9. Gayle23 May 2015 at 12:32

    What a little cutie. Glad you found him.

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  10. Snap23 May 2015 at 13:40

    Lovely. I guess this little guy didn't want you to miss out! Happy Critter Day.

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  11. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©23 May 2015 at 14:35

    Fantastic shots, Adam!
    ~

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  12. TexWisGirl23 May 2015 at 16:30

    a very pretty thing!

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  13. Unknown23 May 2015 at 20:03

    It's a very pretty little bird!

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  14. Inspired By June23 May 2015 at 23:10

    What a sweet bird - wonderful captures!

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  15. A Colorful World24 May 2015 at 02:10

    Wonderful little bird! I guess they were ready to be seen by you! :-) You got some amazing photos!

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  16. Phil Slade24 May 2015 at 09:13

    They are a super little warbler Adam. We simply don't see enough of them do we?

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  17. Stewart M24 May 2015 at 10:29

    Wonderful little birds - we used to have a few pairs in a woodland reserve I worked on in Gateshead. Loved that trilling call.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  18. Anni 24 May 2015 at 11:51

    What gorgeous colors!!!
    I really like this warbler....and your photos are stunning.

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  19. Carletta25 May 2015 at 19:55

    Great shots! The last is my favorite.

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  20. Angela Milnes26 May 2015 at 09:50

    Fabulous pictures! What a lovely post. Angela

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  21. ApparentlyAwkward26 May 2015 at 15:14

    Wow, gorgeous!! What a cute little bird. Great shots #animaltales

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  22. Unknown26 May 2015 at 17:39

    My word, so many lovely birds out there. The 3rd picture is especially so crisp. Really fab shots. I'm glad his singing helped you to find him; otherwise we won't be enjoying your shots now :-) #AnimalTales

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  23. A Green and Rosie Life26 May 2015 at 17:44

    Lovely. I do enjoy your posts especially when you give me photos of birds I have never seen ... or at least don't know I've seen or heard.
    Many thanks for adding Wood Warblers to #AnimalTales.

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  24. chickenruby26 May 2015 at 18:17

    such a pretty bird

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  25. JibberJabberUK26 May 2015 at 22:36

    What a lovely little bird. I've certainly never seen one of these. I'll have to look to see if there has been any been any spottings round my way.

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  26. Anonymous27 May 2015 at 00:19

    What a beautiful little bird. You got some great shots.

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  27. BumbleVee27 May 2015 at 14:30

    I have yet to see a warbler in real life.... can't wait til I do .... this guy is pretty sweet.....

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