I stopped recently at RSPB Geltsdale, which is in Cumbria, up near Carlisle. I have been a couple of times in the past and it is somewhere I like to stop off when in the area. It is a very nice peaceful place with rolling hills and meadows. Curlews, Willow Warblers and Sedge Warblers could all be heard as I got out of the car. Then there was the unmistakeable song of the Grasshopper Warbler. As it's name suggests, it mimics the sound of a grasshopper. It sounded close. Using the few trees nearby, I skirted round and found it on a fence post singing it's head off.
My best ever views of this bird. Usually it is to be found (or heard) from within tall grass or bushes.
Wonderful shots of a bird normally half-hidden by vegetation.
ReplyDeleteHi Adam,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of photos of this grasshopper warbler a bird I have never seen before.
Photo 2 is my favorite.
Greetings Irma
Hello Adam,
ReplyDeleteI love the shots of the Warbler singing, I wish I could hear it sing too.
Great series of photos, a Grasshopper Warbler would be new to me. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend.
Nice series! Can imagine the sound. Every night I hear the Song thrush copying other birds. Wonder why the grashopper warbler copies grasshoppers?
ReplyDeleteWonderful series. Love the singing pics!
ReplyDeleteLovely bird and great photos!
ReplyDeleteYou got great pics of this sweet bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bird, Adam!
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