Reed Warbler
The Eurasian Reed warbler, or just Reed Warbler, is a warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is a medium-sized warbler, 5 to 5.5 inches in length. The adult has an unstreaked brown back and buff underparts. The forehead is flattened and the bill is strong and pointed. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are a richer buff colour below.
The Reed Warbler’s song is a slow chatter, with typically whistles and mimicry added, and it usually sings from within a reedbed rather than from a perch so it is often heard rather than seen.
The Reed Warbler is found almost exclusively in reedbeds where it breeds across Europe into the temperate western Palaearctic. It is migratory and winters in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a summer visitor to the UK with the largest concentrations in the reedbeds in lowland central and southern England and Wales.
The Reed Warbler is one of the species that is brood parasitised by the Cuckoo.
Like most warblers, the Reed Warbler is insectivorous but it will take other small food items including berries.
Date: 21st May 2022
Location: EWT Two Tree Island, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
The Reed Warbler’s song is a slow chatter, with typically whistles and mimicry added, and it usually sings from within a reedbed rather than from a perch so it is often heard rather than seen.
The Reed Warbler is found almost exclusively in reedbeds where it breeds across Europe into the temperate western Palaearctic. It is migratory and winters in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a summer visitor to the UK with the largest concentrations in the reedbeds in lowland central and southern England and Wales.
The Reed Warbler is one of the species that is brood parasitised by the Cuckoo.
Like most warblers, the Reed Warbler is insectivorous but it will take other small food items including berries.
Date: 21st May 2022
Location: EWT Two Tree Island, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
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