On route to Rendlesham Forest this morning we dropped in at Minsmere. Taking the short path from Sheepwash Lane to Island Mere we could already hear the Savi's Warbler "reeling" as we headed along the boardwalk to the hide. Soon after entering the hide the Savi's was located. It was in a small bush on the far side of the lake. We stayed at Island Mere for around an hour and it proved very productive. The Savi's was the main target but we were also fortunate enough to see two Otters two Bitterns and a pair of displaying Marsh Harriers.
The footpath along the Western side of the main reserve also proved worthwhile. As we headed towards the first hide a Grasshopper Warbler began "reeling" but although it seemed to be directly in front of us and only feet away it took us ninety minutes to finally get views of the bird.
By this time the Red-footed Falcon had been reported as still present at Rendlesham. The unnamed road bordering the Eastern end of the Airfield was lined with cars. The homeowner of the single house at the edge of the airfield was welcoming birders into his garden to view the bird at closer range through the fence. The bird was using the landing light platforms to hunt from and would fly out to catch its prey and then return to the platforms to dispatch it.
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