Habitat:
Reed beds and freshwater marshes

Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.

Identification and description:
The Eurasian reed warbler is a small migratory passerine, 11–13 cm long, with olive-brown plumage and a repetitive, hiss-like song. It inhabits reed beds and freshwater marshes, feeding on insects and larvae. During the breeding season, the male sings from an exposed perch and the pair builds a vase-shaped woven nest within dense reed vegetation.

Recommended lens:
300 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.

Photography tips:
Photograph the Eurasian reed warbler early morning or late afternoon using a telephoto lens of ≥300 mm, positioning low in the reed bed to isolate the bird against the vegetation. Use a fast shutter speed and shallow depth of field to freeze motion and highlight plumage details.