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<\/a><\/p>\nAs the days are already very hot now, we started super early when it was actually quite chilly (7\u2070C!).<\/p>\n As we stepped out of the car we immediately heard Long-billed Pipits singing and families of Spectacled Warbler trrrrrrrring.<\/p>\n Our main interest was in Upcher’s Warblers – this is one of the few parts of the country where they breed. We covered some ground and ended up with at least five territories – quite good density.<\/p>\n Apart for one male who was super active – singing and displaying like a boss, other individuals kept a low profile and were rather quiet – stayed low in the bushes and did not vocalise.<\/p>\n I managed one half-decent photo of this quality breeding species, and a couple more distant shots of the Big Macho.<\/p>\n I have had close encounters with this species before , so I did not invest too much time in photography.<\/p>\n Other birds typical for this habitat were Eastern Black-eared Wheatear, Cretzschmar’s Bunting and Woodchat Shrikes. Add to that a sprinkle of late migrants, and you end up with a decent morning of birding.<\/p>\n Woodchat Shrike<\/p>\n Turtle Dove – such a joy and at the same time so sad to see them<\/p>\n Palpares libelluloides<\/p>\n – thanks Avner<\/p>\n Thanks to P, K & S for a great morning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n