Melodious Warbler - Martin's Haven

Showed well from 16:40 until we left c18:00.

Found by Owen Leyshon

Doing a circuit of the Sallows in Sash's Valley taking about c15 mins to come along by the fence. Showing very well, generally towards the tops of the bushes, once even came and fed on the barbed wire, so give the bird space. Can be difficult to age (see Portland BO site), but this did seem to show some good characters of a juvenile....

Also in the bushes 2 very bright Willow Warblers, 2 Common Whitethroats and a couple of Blue Tits.

(Janet, Karen & Rich D)



Haven't time to look at the recent reports but this is ONLY the c6th mainland record, with c60 records from the islands.



(Karen also got excited about identifying an Orange Swift moth)