Arctic Warbler and three snipe species (video)
Arctic Warbler numbers are lower than in the bumper year two years ago, but a reasonable number are still wintering here. Lately I've also been hearing Kamchatka Leaf Warbler calls — possibly birds already on the move.
For snipe, all three species have shown up earlier than usual: Pin-tailed Snipe, Swinhoe's Snipe and Common Snipe together at the same time.
An overwintering Lesser Whitethroat appeared right in front of me. I've confirmed the ID by call, but I also think I can make out the classic Lesser Whitethroat feature of P10 being shorter than the primary coverts. ^^;
Same individual as above. It was moving along the branches searching for insects to eat.
The Lesser Whitethroat spotted prey at a branch tip and lunged for it.
The Pin-tailed Snipe I found a few days ago is still present. It's a relaxed individual and keeps walking closer and closer.
Same individual as above. It's probing its bill into the soil, searching for prey.
Pin-tailed Snipe preening.
A Swinhoe's Snipe in the distance. The second of the season.
Common Snipe numbers are up and down as wintering birds and northbound migrants mix together.
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