The Reed Warbler

The Reed Warbler



Acrocephalus scirpaceusPasseriformes – Acrocephalidae

The Reed Warbler is a small bird, as dull but smaller than the nightingale. It lives in paludal vegetation; It isinsectivorous but will eventually eat berries. This species is one of which the Common Cuckoo parasites as it lays an egg in other birds nests. The species is monogamous even though the male helps build the nest in a deep cup shape interlaced with reed leaves. Both birds share the short brooding period: the chicks hatch after 11 to 12 days.

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Rousserolle effarvatte

Grande migratrice qui hiverne au centre et au sud de l’Afrique, cette petite Fauvette d’une envergure de 17 à 21 cm est la plus répandue en Europe et en Asie; elle est plus petite et moins colorée que le Rossignol, dont elle partage un certain habitat notamment les roselières, bords de rivières et la végétation palustre.

OIS Rouss D5200C 0238 060713

OIS Rouss D5200C 0314 060713
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

OIS Rouss D5200C 0275 060713
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

OIS Rouss D5200C 0325 060713
Reed warbler

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Noushka

Passionate about Nature and photography but mostly animals and birds. I live in France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 16 years and in the U.S. for 3 years and with Australia in mind for the future. With my husband, I created and managed a Bird Park in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: NIKON lenses: 400 mm Z F4/5, 800 mm Z, 500 mm, 200/500 mm, 800 mm f5/6E

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Noushka Wildlife

Noushka Wildlife

Passionate about Wildlife, Photography and Wildlife issues. I live in the south of France at the present, but have lived in Africa for 16 years, in the U.S. for 3 years. With my husband, I created and managed a BIRD PARK in South Africa, raising mainly psittacines; the breeding facility housed over 1000 parrots at any given time. I speak French and English alike and manage decently in Spanish. My photography is about sharing fauna's beauty with other enthusiasts! Equipment: ALL NIKON Cameras: D500, D750 Tele lenses: 300 mm, 500 mm, 800 mm f5/6E, Zoom lenses: 16/80 mm, 80/400 mm, 200/500 mm and: Macro 150 Sigma. * * * My work can be seen HERE: http://1000-pattes.blogspot.fr/ * * * NOT ON FACEBOOK

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