martes, 29 de octubre de 2013

Birds in the reeds

Reed Warblers forage for insects and spiders on mud and in thick, wet vegetation like reeds and foliage of willows; they also eat some seeds.

Lezkari Arrunta - Carricero Común - Reed Warbler
Lezkari Arrunta - Carricero Común - Reed Warbler
Lezkari Arrunta - Carricero Común - Reed Warbler

I've uploaded a video taken in Plaiaundi of a Reed Warbler in which we can whatch how it is adept at grasping vertical stems and shuffling throug the reeds.




There is another bird which is often sighted in Plaiaundi's reeds. The Blue Tit.

Amilotx Urdina - Herrerillo Común - Blue Tit
Amilotx Urdina - Herrerillo Común - Blue Tit
Amilotx Urdina - Herrerillo Común - Blue Tit
Amilotx Urdina - Herrerillo Común - Blue Tit


It is easy to see Blue Tits in reedbeds and wandering around edges of salt marshes. It hangs often unside down to reach its food.