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This Cetti's Warbler sang away a few times and was actually visible, witness this photo. Typically, it was hidden away behind the bramble. Matt

Sometimes a winter visit to Fowlmere NR can be unproductive, but not at the moment. Star of the show is the female hen harrier that has been coming in to roost every afternoon since 23rd January. Today it appeared briefly at 4.30pm, went off, and returned at 5pm to treat us to a wonderful flying display...

Sunday was too nice a day to spend indoors, so in the afternoon I wrapped up warm and walked round the reserve. Lots of other people had the same idea and the car park was almost full, but the advantage of the circular trail is that you don't see many people as long as you all walk in the same direction...

A Cetti's warbler held a territory at Fowlmere in 2010 and there were two last year, but we have never been able to prove that they have attracted mates and bred - until now! Yesterday I saw four juveniles that had obviously just left their nest next to the path between Drewer Hide and the River...

Another shot, from closer up and in better light.

These normally frustratingly elusive birds have been singing their hearts out and showing really, really well right by the main hide and the Shep "river". What a lovely bird!