Aquatic Warbler Acrocephalus paludicola (Vieillot, 1817)
Very rare, passage migrant. May occur between August & October.
- One, 13th May 1963 (G. Sweet, M.A. Wootton). Seen & heard.
- One, 24th Aug. 1969 (P.J. Chadwick). Trapped.
Aquatic Warbler numbers have fallen in recent years in Britain, most likely a result of declines in the breeding populations linked to habitat loss, although loss of access for ringers to key staging reed beds in southern England, may also be a contributory factor to fewer records.
The first record was given as: “One singing, BL, May 13 (G.S., M.A.W.). When first heard was thought to be a Sedge Warbler but song less harsh; when located perched on top of low hedge, the prominent creamy-buff crown and eye stripes were well seen; whole underparts appeared silvery grey.”
Bibliography:
- Davis, H.H. et al., Bristol Bird Report, 1963.
- Davis, H.H., Somerset Birds, 1963.
- Davis, H.H. et al., Bristol Bird Report, 1969.
- Davis, H.H. et al., Somerset Birds, 1969.
Last update: 1st December 2024