Hi
I've been trying to get my head around identifying the difference between Reed and Sedge Warblers. (Even the songs are very similar)
After browsing the internet, I came across this website...
http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/how-to-identify-a-reed-warbler
that states that the bird in the picture is a Reed Warbler. Isn't this a Sedge Warbler? Or do I need to study a bit more?
Thanks
This new forum is dreadful.
Hi thegoon
I too get a headache trying to identify LBJs (little brown jobs) especially warblers, but this forum has helped tremendously.
I would agree with you it's a Sedge Warbler because of the broad creamy stripe above the eye and its greyish brown legs.
Cheers
Pipit
Hi Pipit and thegoon,
Your both correct. I recentlty posted a question over Reed and Sedge Warblers, included some images of both to help me identify the differences.
The bird in question is a Sedge Warbler, Pipit is right about the creamy stripe above the eye.
Cheers to both....
Hi there
Yes, I agree with Pipit that is definitely a sedge warbler. That's a bad mistake on that guys webpage so I would erase it from your favourites/bookmarks.
I agree that warbler songs are tricky to distinguish. I've been making an effort recently to get my head round them. I find the Internet Bird Collection is a useful site when trying to identify something. It has photos, videos and sometimes sounds of many species from all over the world.
Here's the link to the reed warbler info:
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/eurasian-reed-warbler-acrocephalus-scirpaceus
And for the sedge warbler
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/sedge-warbler-acrocephalus-schoenobaenus
Hope this helps.
Regards TJ
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Hi thegoon,
I will leave you ponder on the photo from your link.
I don't want to make the ID for you, however I will give you some vital ammunition to assist.
I started a thread some time ago on sexing and ageing common garden birds, which I also included various migrants.
The links are very detailed and give excellent photographic descriptions.
I have also done numerous posts on the topography of a bird. Explaining wing formula etc.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/forums/p/9736/112351.aspx#112351
Hope this helps!
Regards Buzzard
Nature Is Amazing - Let Us Keep It That Way
What fantastic descriptions and photos, really helps!
Judging by the photos, I'm now sure the image I linked to is indeed a Sedge Warbler.
Buzzard, do you have any documents on Skylark / Meadow Pipit / Tree Pipit identification? (I wasn't sure to ask this here, or on your original post... perhaps I should do both??!!)
Why has it taken me so many years to realise this forum existed? :slapshimself:
Many Thanks
Hi, scan through the original post.
If you can't find the info you want, post a question in that thread. I will then know it needs to be added.
Buzzard said: Hi, scan through the original post. If you can't find the info you want, post a question in that thread. I will then know it needs to be added. Regards Buzzard
Hi Buzzard
I wasn't going interfere in all the valuable links you have provided. However, all you actually need is the link to the reference page of The Birds of Aragon which is:
http://www.ibercajalav.net/actividades.php?codopcion=2251&codopcion2=2502
You can then just download the pdf file of whatever species you are looking for. That's what I do so you only need just the one bookmark.
Hope you don't mind me mentioning this.
Unknown said: I wasn't going interfere in all the valuable links you have provided. However, all you actually need is the link to the reference page of The Birds of Aragon which is:
Hi TJ, love the opening comment.
" I wasn't going to interfere - However " just sounds like my folks LOL
Thankyou for pointing out the link, I'm totally aware of the homepage which can be used as a bookmark.
The logic behind posting individual links was to keep the thread alive as long as possible so new comers to the forum had some references to use.
I know threads only has a certain period of time before the get pushed along onto older pages, which tend not to get read.
Also due to the limited number of species listed on the site meant my thread on here would have limited exposure, if I have no additions to add to the thread it will disappear as more new posts get added. It had already moved onto page 6 in a few weeks.
My thanks for your help in pointing thegoon to the correct pages.