Zitting Cisticola

[southernsteve]

Is it me or does the name just shout exotic? This tiny bird, formally known as a Fantail Warbler, is far from exotic on mainland Europe and beyond, though a rarity in the UK. They are not particularly easy to photograph, they rise up lark like to sing then vanish back into the scrub, occasionally they'll sit and pose on a stick. This one was taken at Es Carnatge, an area of waste land that lies between the runway and sea at Palma airport on Mallorca.

 

[Dale.]

Hi Stephen and welcome to the forums.

Always nice to see birds from other parts of the world, thanks for sharing.

 

[southernsteve]

Hi Stephen and welcome to the forums.

Always nice to see birds from other parts of the world, thanks for sharing.

Thank you

 

[woof woof]

That's a nice picture Stephen and the story does help with the enjoyment of the picture, IMO. Well taken and well presented

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Very nice wildlife capture Stephen.

 

[JohnC6]

That's a lovely shot .Interesting info,too.