Willow warbler

**rolf** · 12-08-2008, 10:51 AM

There is one particular tree at Cernay which is filled with flying insects, this in turn attracts the warblers, both Willow warblers and Chiffchaffs.

I managed to get the better shots of what I think is a Willow warbler, but I do find them very confusing.

The third photo is not very clear, but shows the bird exploring the flowers on the tree for insects.

***Chocky*** · 12-08-2008, 08:46 PM

Excellent captures there Rolf. Nice little bird

**Merlin** · 12-08-2008, 08:48 PM

Willow Warbler given away (mainly but with other features) by its pale legs Rolf. The bird is in its autumn colours which are illustrated to good effect in your centre image which is a particularly good one and the one I like the best.

Pete.

**rolf** · 12-08-2008, 08:52 PM

Yes, put a lot of time in for a definitive confirmation, have got a couple of the Chiffchaffs from the same tree, but they were less obliging.

This is an excellent little identification chart.

***Chocky*** · 12-08-2008, 09:16 PM

Certainly is. I have bookmarked that page. Thanks Rolf

**andy b** · 12-08-2008, 09:49 PM

lovely images rolf

**Babs** · 13-08-2008, 09:31 PM

Hey rolf, fabulous images here, lovely and sharp. This is one of the birds I have not had the pleasure of photographing. The only difference I know about the willow warbler and the chiffchaff is the chiffchaff has black legs

**maximumexposure** · 14-08-2008, 09:06 PM

Very very good shots there.
Where they taken with the 500mm lense.

**rolf** · 14-08-2008, 10:01 PM

Yes they were Paul, very difficult to focus, there were more in than out, but got a few successes.

**maximumexposure** · 14-08-2008, 10:44 PM

They are very good. Would like a 500mm lense myself. Will most likely get a 2x teleconverter more in my price range

**digidark** · 14-08-2008, 10:46 PM

Yet another great set of pics from you Rolf.

**rolf** · 14-08-2008, 10:46 PM

I wouldn't go for a 2x, you lose too many stops, my 1.4x is a good compromise and it would turn your 300mm to a near 500 lens.

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Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 775 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Willow Warbler given away (mainly but with other features) by its pale legs Rolf. The bird is in its autumn colours which are illustrated to good effect in your centre image which is a particularly good one and the one I like the best. Pete.

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andy b Regular Member Info Location: preston, lancashire Equipment: for the last 8 yrs i have used a kowa 60 mm scope, but hve recently bought an opticron hr66 ga. i too have have used a homemade digiscoping adaptor with my kowa.i used two different sized bushes to accomodate the scope eyepiece and camera lense.( with some good results!).... budget has always been a massive factor with my hobby. having a family, there are always other things which take financial p Posts: 523 Join Date: Oct 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lovely images rolf

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Babs Founder Member Info Real name: Barbara Location: Greater Manchester Equipment: The equipment I use is a Canon 30D with Sigma 50-500mm lens. I also have a garden hide from which I take most of my pictures. Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Apr 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hey rolf, fabulous images here, lovely and sharp. This is one of the birds I have not had the pleasure of photographing. The only difference I know about the willow warbler and the chiffchaff is the chiffchaff has black legs

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maximumexposure Regular Member Info Real name: Paul Location: Silchester Equipment: Nikon D50 and a Raynox DCR 250 and 18-55mm , 70-300mm lense Posts: 141 Join Date: May 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very very good shots there. Where they taken with the 500mm lense.

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maximumexposure Regular Member Info Real name: Paul Location: Silchester Equipment: Nikon D50 and a Raynox DCR 250 and 18-55mm , 70-300mm lense Posts: 141 Join Date: May 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They are very good. Would like a 500mm lense myself. Will most likely get a 2x teleconverter more in my price range

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