Grasshopper Warbler

www.stevewardnature.co.uk This lovely bird has recently arrived into the country over the last week. A very rare and hard bird to capture as they will only show themselves well when trying pair up. There call being very distinct just like a Grasshoppers and kind of like the noise of an old fishing reel. They make there way up slowly through the thorny hedges where they spend most there time walking about the ground. And once in a high position they give this terrific call moving there heads 180 degrees. Problem is its like someone throwing there voice trying to figure out where the call is coming from is really hard. But can be heard from a good distance away.

I heard the bird whilst out walking the dog yesterday without the camera. So today i did a first light shoot before i headed to work as i new i had a small window to catch this bird before it finds a mate and stays down low in the thorny bushes.

It was a successful morning and the warbler here pictured calling in the warm morning sun is a moment i will cherish.

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