Aquatic Warbler - 1995 and 2000

1995

Two were trapped and ringed at Teif Marshes, 4th and 19th August 1995 (J Gr, DKR). The first mainland record for the county.

2000

One by West Pond, Skomer 22nd September (MJP et al). The fourth Island record.

Aquatic Warbler - 1994

Rare visitor

Single birds have been recorded at Skokholm on 6 September 1949, on 20 and 21 September 1961, on 24 August 1970, on 19 September 1971 and on 13 October 1980. Another single was at Skomer on 20 September 1985, and two were there from 7 to 9 September 1990. They are difficult to see in the dense cover which they favour. Frequent mist-netting of reedbeds might reveal that they occur more often.

Donovan J.W. & Rees G.H (1994), Birds of Pembrokeshire