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Explore the garden warbler in detail, study its behavior, prepare your shots.
Where to observe and photograph the garden warbler in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the garden warbler in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the garden warbler’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Garden warbler
Scientific name: Sylvia borin
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: SYLVIIDAE
Group: Birds
Sensitivity to human approach: Suspicious
Minimum approach distance: 20 m
Courtship display: April to June
Incubation: 11-13 jours
Hatchings: May to July
Habitat:
Hedges, gardens, bushes
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The garden warbler is a small passerine bird found primarily in hedgerows, gardens, and bushes across Europe and Asia. It is easily recognized by its grey-olive plumage, light belly, and keen eyes. This small bird is especially known for its powerful and melodious song, which it performs during the breeding season. It primarily feeds on insects and berries, which it finds in bushes and trees.
Recommended lens:
600 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Photograph the garden warbler using a telephoto lens to capture its furtive movements in bushes and hedgerows. It is best to photograph early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the light is soft and the bird is more active. Be ready to capture a moment when it sings from a perch or searches for food among the foliage.
From knowledge to field practice
A species profile helps you understand an animal. In the field, the challenge is often different. Remembering your own observations.
The WildlifePhotographer app allows you to:
• record your personal observations
• note locations, dates, and behaviors
• revisit your field references over time
• build a private and long-term field logbook
The app does not provide observation locations.
It helps you organize what you actually observe, with respect for wildlife.