Eurasian Reed Warbler/Ceolaire giolcaí (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide 2nd Edition with Jim Wilson.
www.markcarmodyphotography.com
The Eurasian reed warbler, or just reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus), is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds across Europe into the temperate western Palaearctic. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. This small passerine bird is a species found almost exclusively in reed beds, usually with some bushes.
This is a medium-sized warbler, about the same size of a Robin. 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 richer buff below. The Eurasian reed warbler looks similar to the great reed warbler, but the great reed warbler is larger in size and has a stronger supercilium. (wikipedia)
It is a summer visitor to large reedbeds in southern and eastern Ireland from late April to September. This adult was singing from a stand of willows and hawthorn along the edge of a reedbed in Co. Wicklow. The bird remained in the shadows and was difficult to see. Sometimes it perched and sang from a particular branch, which allowed a partial view. It is great to seeing this species doing so well in Ireland.
Eurasian Reed Warbler/Ceolaire giolcaí (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide 2nd Edition with Jim Wilson.
www.markcarmodyphotography.com
The Eurasian reed warbler, or just reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus), is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds across Europe into the temperate western Palaearctic. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. This small passerine bird is a species found almost exclusively in reed beds, usually with some bushes.
This is a medium-sized warbler, about the same size of a Robin. 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 richer buff below. The Eurasian reed warbler looks similar to the great reed warbler, but the great reed warbler is larger in size and has a stronger supercilium. (wikipedia)
It is a summer visitor to large reedbeds in southern and eastern Ireland from late April to September. This adult was singing from a stand of willows and hawthorn along the edge of a reedbed in Co. Wicklow. The bird remained in the shadows and was difficult to see. Sometimes it perched and sang from a particular branch, which allowed a partial view. It is great to seeing this species doing so well in Ireland.