A male Reed Bunting giving his all on the reserve at WWT Castle Espie this morning.
His calls went unanswered - no females about 😔
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On this day in 2022…
The #SedgeWarblers return to the reed beds on the reserve at #WWTCastleEspie.
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A Marsh harrier, hovering over the reeds at dusk on the Somerset Levels.
Marsh Harriers are raptors of wetlands, typically seen flying low oveer marshes. In summer breeding colours the males have dramatic white / straw coloured wings with black tips.
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