Friday 24 April 2020

On this day (April 24th)... - in 2011 - Grasshopper Warbler

One our most enigmatic birds,  a look back to April 24th 2011 and a Grasshopper Warbler not just reeling but showing as well!

The highlight of a trek around the Longmynd this morning was undoubtedly this individual (one of three Grasshopper warblers reeling) Having located him, just a matter of waiting for him to pop up and 'reel away'.

He did pop up quite close.....








The closest....






And then proceeded to reel it's heart out!








Often hidden from view but in this particular instance, perched on top of the heather!








It doesn't get much better than this!