many thanks indeed for your comment. I'll rectify immediatly!
Miguel Demeulemeester
03-Sep-2006 15:51
Hi Daniele,
Very, very, very nice series of pictures!
Sorry for possible inconvenience, but this is not an adult Reed Warbler, nor is it moulting. Reed, Sedge, Great Reed Warblers, etc... undergo a complete moult in their winter quarters. In spring they are in a relatively fresh plumage when they return and gradually get more worn during our summer. Therefore this bird is not 1. an adult because it is not worn, 2. it is not moulting, just replacing some lost tail feathers.
Since it is in fresh plumage, with juvenile-like bare parts colouring, etc... this is a young Reed Warbler.
Nevertheless a very, very nice shot!
Regards, Miguel
