Blyths reed warbler at Hope Carr

    A lifer for me in the shape of Blyths Reed Warbler today at Hope Carr Greater Manchester. After dipping yesterday in very windy and cold conditions it was very pleasant today in warm winter sunshine. The bird showed well about 10.20 shortly after I arrived. Flitting through bramble clumps. My first view was in shade and the bird looked quite grey but in the sun it turned to a warm sandy brown. It called a couple of times whilst I was there.

This bird has had a voice recording confirmed as blyths reed warbler.