Sighting - Cetti’s Warbler seen by Lesley Nelson at Beccles Quay on 02/01/2014
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Andrew Goodall
over 10 years ago
Your call Lesley, though I have to admit Sedge was very unlikley. You are right though, little brown jobs can be frustrating.
Lesley Nelson
over 10 years ago
Have changed it to Cetti's as it appears that is more likely
Andrew Goodall
over 10 years ago
I will keep an eye out for you. All info you require is on the website which you have found. Hope to see you there.
Thanks for info on the book, I recommend the Collins guide.
Lesley Nelson
over 10 years ago
Just went on the waveney bird club website - interesting going to the members photos - there's Harry Read - a friend of my son's (Also a photographer) Small world.
I may join. thanks
Lesley Nelson
over 10 years ago
Hi there. It's a large hardback I purchased a couple of years ago called "RSPB Complete birds of Britain and Europe" published by DK. How often do do the Waveny bird club meet? and where?
Andrew Goodall
over 10 years ago
Hi Lesley always a pleasure to assist. What is the big book you refer to please? Also if you are not memebers of Waveney Bird Club it might be something you would consider. We are a very friendly bunch with birding folk of all abilities.
Lesley Nelson
over 10 years ago
Interesting. my big book does add sedge to the above list on wintering warblers. maybe it WAS a Cetti's then - but it really didn't sound like one. Your input is so useful to an amateur like me (Who has to look things up in books) thank you :)
Andrew Goodall
over 10 years ago
Hi Lesley
Sedge usually arrive in April and stay until Aug/Sep. Males will begin singing upon arrival. Warblers known to winter in good old blighty include; Cetti's, Dartford, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
With changing climates it would be wrong to say a Sedge would never overwinter, though I am unaware of any records to date.
Cetti's would certainly be singing at this time of year.
Lesley Nelson
over 10 years ago
Oh dear - now I'm really confused. Have been on the internet and looked at several books- although my big book does say that sedge warblers can be seen all year round, the RSPB website doesn't. And looking at the pictures it seems to look more like a cetti's (I originally mistook it for a wren) but it definitely didn't sound like a Cetti's - I hear them a lot a Strumpshaw, it is a familiar 'song' to me. And the sound bite of the sedge on the RSPB site was identical to what I heard. The recording of the Cetti's is completely different (as i already know) drat! I HATE little brown jobs, they are SO confusing!
Andrew Goodall
over 10 years ago
Hi Lesley
Not sure whether you are a member of the Waveney Bird Club but they would appreciate this record. I have always regarded them as summer visitors.
Lesley Nelson
over 10 years ago
I had to get my book out for ID. My book says it is seen all year round. I didn't get a pic but got a good look, and fortunately it was warbling so went on the RSPB website to listen to the audio -byte to confirm. No doubt it was one :)
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