Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Plainer than the Sedge Warbler, with warm brown upperparts and less obvious face markings. Its repetitive, rhythmic song is delivered from deep within reeds. While primarily nesting in mainland reedbeds, a Reed Warbler may occasionally show up on Lihou during, searching for insects in any available cover.
- Habitat: Reedbeds, marshes; might drop into coastal vegetation.
- Diet / Food: Insects, larvae, some berries in late season.
- Length: 12–13 cm