There has obviously been a trickle of Chiffchaffs making there way into the UK in recent days (along with a few Swallows, Sand Martins, Garganey, Ring Ouzels and Wheatears) and at least six were in song around the trail yesterday. You should even hear your first one as you drive in through the front gate!
They can be quite showy and with a bit of patience you may even get a good snap like some of the lads this week.
Both these by Bill Crooks... note the fairly drab plumage and dark legs
Some may have a little more yellowy on them but at this time of year they wll never be as bright as a Wilow Warbler. Great pic by Lee Spence
13-3-14
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer