On 05/10 I ringed at Tzor'a Valley Ringing Station a Marsh Warbler and a few Reed Warblers. Low numbers allowed me enough time to create this side-by-side slideshow, enjoy! Both are 1cy.
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| Head and bill pattern |
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| Tongue spots |
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| Notch on 2nd P |
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| Wing formula |
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| Hind-claw colour |
Other ID signs: Only weak or no tongue spots are present on 1cy Marsh Warblers, contrary to 1cy Reed Warblers that have bold dark tongue spots. Wing-length is typically different too, Marsh Warbler = 69.0 mm, Reed Warbler = 66.5 mm.
A few nice birds from Tzor'a Valley and JBO:
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| Swallow ringing |
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| Sand Martin |
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| Collared Flycatcher - female |
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| Sardinian Warbler - male |
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| Sardinian Warbler - female |
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