Lesser Whitethroat had been on my list of possible additions to the garden list rather than probable additions. Possible as they can be heard in song within a mile or so of the house, but not the most likely given the habitat. That said, there is a very small patch of mature scrub just behind the garden and this was obviously enough to briefly attract a passing migrant. I will listen out for it again tomorrow, but do not hold too much hope for any prolonged stay. 
It is not the first one that I have heard locally this year, having watched and recorded a singing male at the Hermitage on the 8th May. Here is a very poor record shot (can you see it?) but also a sonogram of the rattle which I recorded using a Remembird that morning.
For better views shots see these photos taken on Fair Isle last October.
2 comments:
Good tick. One of my favourite warblers. I was lucky to catch an early one this year check out: http://www.birdguides.com/iris/pictures.asp?v=1&off=300093&r=0&st=0&q=0
cheers, Bruce Kerr
One of my favourites as well - delighted to get it from the garden. It didn't hang around though.
Nice shot on BG, Bruce.
Geoff
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