ID Please

[Julie Clark <>]

Hi All,

I saw this bird at Yerrabi Pond this morning. It was hidden by a log in the water ... (probably having a drink as it wasn't wet) and was with another bird which flew off as I approached. This one flew up into the closest tree. There were reeds no more than 20m away in which I have seen reed-warblers and little grassbirds previously.

I assumed when taking the pics that the bird must be a reed-warbler, but I'm not sure now that I look at the pics. This bird seems too dark, patterning on wings different to reed-warbler,  had its tail raised and behaved differently to a reed-warbler.  Having said that I've never seen a little grassbird in a tree before.

It doesn't appear to have streaking on front like a grassbird, but it also seems the wrong colour underneath for a reed-warbler.  (Looks more like a Little Grassbird to me).

A nice simple ID would be very much appreciated!

I'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and holiday season!

Happy birding in 2018!!

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Julie Clark