Juvenile Sedge or Reed Warbler

[Ollie]

This is going to be a diificult one. I have no idea, except that it's behaviour was definitely that of a Sedge or Reed Warbler, and there were adult Sedge Warblers in the same spot. I have checked all my ID books and still no wiser.
Can anyone say positively or is it not possible.
Roger.

[Tornado]

Reed warbler I'd say, its got an indistinct supercillium (eye stripe) rather than a distinct pale one.

[Pete]

reed warbler for the reasons tornado says

[Gareth W]

Ollie, excellent shot. I think your subject is a adult Reed Warbler. If it were a juv it would have, according to my book, saturated buff along its flanks-Gareth

[matt_xyz]

it's a lovely shot Roger, I know that much!

My first thought was that it's a Whitethroat so it shows how much I know!

Matt

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

it's a lovely shot Roger, I know that much!

My first thought was that it's a Whitethroat so it shows how much I know!

Matt

Must admit Matt, that was my first thought but it definitely didn't behave like a Whitethroat. Will wait a while to see if there is any more response.
Thanks
Roger

[Alan]

I’d go with Reed Warbler.

Plainer colouring, longer tail, less of an eyestripe, less ‘mean’ looking than Sedge.

Under tail lacking white outer tail feathers, more rosey colouring to flanks, and more rosey colouring to the bill than Whitethroat/lesser Whitethroat.

[John]

I go with reed warbler also for reasons already stated.

John

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by John

I go with reed warbler also for reasons already stated.

John

Thanks John, as everyone thinks Reed Warbler which I am now convinced it is as well I will upload it to the gallery.
Thanks for the help on the ID everyone
Roger

[Alan]

Originally Posted by Ollie

Thanks John, as everyone thinks Reed Warbler which I am now convinced it is as well I will upload it to the gallery.
Thanks for the help on the ID everyone
Roger

Hey I should get the best marks for the best description.......well, at least one of them sticky stars for my exercise book anyway

I bring in an apple tomorrow sir

[Ollie]

A special thanks to Alan for the best description. Put those stars in your book Allan .
Roger

[Alan]

Originally Posted by Ollie

A special thanks to Alan for the best description. Put those stars in your book Alan .
Roger

Hehee........lick......stick.....lick.....stick