Reed Bunting.

A male Reed Bunting.

Reed Bunting.

A visit to Warnham LNR recently provided the opportunity to get some close views of a species I have only once recorded on my local patch, the Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoenichus). One particular female provided some interesting poses.

The male also made an appearance at the feeding station so below are a couple of images.

Linking to:
Wild Bird Wednesday.
Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday)

Reed Bunting.

One from the archives, a male Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoenichus) showing off its full breeding plumage in a coastal Kent reed-bed.

To bring things more up to date below are two shots taken last week of the same species but in a totally different habitat very much closer to home... open parkland with plenty of ferns to provide a song post.

In between singing sessions he dropped down into the lush vegetation but soon reappeared even after a brief rain shower that left everything else dripping.

 Linking to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY (100th edition) hosted by Stewart.

Reed Bunting.

 

Male Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoenichus) enjoying a feast. Captured during a recent return visit to Warnham Local Nature Reserve. 

I will share some other images from this interesting location on my main blog in the near future .... FAB.