Which Warbler

[RoyW]

Five photos of warblers, all different individuals that I photographed during the last five days, and within 25 miles of my home in south-east Herts.

So what species are they?
Feel free to also comment on possible subspecies if you like as well.

All were singing and/or calling so I already have a good idea what they are, but how easy is it from these photos? (Most won't be difficult for some of you).

Have fun! I'll give some answers in a day or two!

Warbler 1


Warbler 2


Warbler 3


Warbler 4


Warbler 5

[htcdude]

Heh good challenge! I'll have a guess at:

1) Common Chiffchaff
2) Willow Warbler
3) Reed Warbler
4) Sedge Warbler
5) Cetti's Warbler?

I think I have the 5 birds but not in the right order! 2 & 5 look the same

Actually I think 3 might be Cett's but can't think what 5 would then be! I'm sure none of them are Wood Warbler. hmmm....

Changing again:

1) Common Chiffchaff
2) Wood Warbler
3) Reed Warbler
4) Sedge Warbler
5) Cetti's Warbler?

[Adam Cheeseman]

Well they are all willowchiffs of one sort or another. Will have to have a closer look when my head has cleared a bit. I'm guessing one of them might be an Iberian Chiffchaff

Cheers,

Adam

[RobinP]

1,3,4,5 = Chiffchaff

2 = Willow Warbler

That's as far as I will go

Robin

[MagpieMick]

Here we go Roy,

1. Chiffchaff
2. Iberian Chiffchaff ?
3. Chiffchaff
4. Willow Warbler
5. Chiffchaff

Mick ...

[htcdude]

Ahhhh I see I misread the post, I thought you were saying they were all different species Duh!

OK then so now I think:

1) Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita collybita)
2) Iberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus ibericus)
3) Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti)
4) Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus trochilus)
5) Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita collybita)

Nige

[Adam Cheeseman]

Originally Posted by htcdude

Ahhhh I see I misread the post, I thought you were saying they were all different species Duh!

OK then so now I think:

1) Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita collybita)
2) Iberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus ibericus)
3) Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti)
4) Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus trochilus)
5) Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita collybita)

Nige

There's no Cetti's in them pics.

[Gill Catton]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

There's no Cetti's in them pics.

Agreed... Cetti's are a bit more robust and a lovely chestnut brown colour, quite recognisable once you know them.

However, I can't really critisize I'm not even attempting to ID them I'm sticking with willowchiffs for all!!

[Adam Cheeseman]

Well, I will stick my neck out and am prepared to be shot down, but I would say that they are all Chiffchaff Phylloscopos collybita, but I think one or two may be continental subspecies probably tristis. I know that Iberian and Siberian Chiffchaffs have been present in the last fortnight, but I really am not into splitting so wouldn't like to say further.

Cheers,

Adam

(I expect one of them will turn out to be a Willow Warbler knowing my iffy eyesight)

[Wild-Woman]

Right- I'm putting my head on the block but if you don't try, you don't learn!
Here goes
1 Garden
2 Willow
3 Chiffchaff
4 Willow
5 Willow

...................................swing, chomp, roll, plop. Head in the basket.