Melodious Warbler

🔍 Overview

A scarce spring overshoot from southern Europe, occasionally found in Sussex scrub or hedgerows.

🪶 Key Identification Features

Bright yellow underparts

Olive-green upperparts

Larger and more upright than Willow Warbler

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Most likely at coastal scrub sites like Beachy Head, Seaford, or Hope Gap in May–June.

🎶 Voice & Behaviour

Rapid, melodic warble; faster and more fluent than similar species. Usually sings from low perches or in dense foliage.