Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Clamorous reed warbler , Acrocephalus stentoureus,

Clamorous reed warbler , Acrocephalus stentoureus,   and believe me it is clamorous
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After a 3 month  seeing and hearing (being taunted) by  this aptly named bird with the odd photo either in the reeds or to far away behind a reed to get a good shot, today I finally got one in the open,  all shots have been cut  the last one is of a full frame from about 30ft away.
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