Monday 21 December 2020

Astbury Mere MEGA

 Late yesterday afternoon Sunday 20th , Mark Stubbs found a Dusky Warbler by the sailing club at Astbury Mere. This rare Phyllosocpus is a leaf Warbler from Asia and is strongly migratory and usually ends up on our east coast.  So to find one this far inland is exceptionally rare. This shows the dedication of Mark who has put many many hours in at Astbury and this time like many others has been duely rewarded. The bird as been seen by around eighty birders today some have travelled long distances to see this inland Warbler.  It is still present today ranging from the water sports centre to north eastern corner and back again. Will all visiting birders please respect the area and do not wander off track. Below is a set of images taken by Marks wife Tracey.

Photo by Tracey Stubbs. 


Photo by Tracey Stubbs. 


Photo by Tracey Stubbs. 


Photo by Tracey Stubbs. 


1 comment:

  1. Congratulations Mark on your sighting of the dusky warbler and Tracey for the fab photo's

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