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Species
Action Plans
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Reed Warbler
(Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
Habitat
Reedbeds
Reed Warbler on the Greatham Site
Reed Warbler currently breed on site, nesting in reedbeds. They especially
like to nest in tall and dense reedbeds. As the Reed Warbler is a
bold, inquisitive and mobile bird, it is easy to see, making identification
and monitoring a fairly simple task. The habitat action plan for
reedbeds on the Greatham site shows the amount and location of reedbeds
on site. The habitat action plan also shows an area for possible
reedbed creation, which would benefit Reed Warbler’s on site.
Status in UK and Europe
Occurs mainly in south and east England, although they are extending
their range. There is an estimated population of 40,000-80,000 pairs
in Britain
Local Status
Scarce breeding summer and passage visitor. Reed Warblers seem to be
breeding more often in the area. In 1987 there were probably 22-24
breeding pairs, by 2000 this number was as high as 40 pairs.
Objectives for Reed Warbler on Greatham Site
- Discover current status of Reed Warbler on site.
- Increase habitat
for Reed Warbler.
- Increase numbers of breeding Reed Warbler on site.
Management Plan for Reed Warbler on Greatham Site
- Undertake monitoring of Reed Warbler between May and September.
Identification can be made by sightings, or listening for singing
males. This monitoring will discover the current numbers of Reed Warbler
on site. Nest sightings and breeding pairs should be noted, to give
an estimate of number of Reed Warbler breeding on site. If the monitoring
is continued, then any increase or decrease in numbers can be seen.
- Try, where possible, to create more reedbed habitat on site. One
possible area for reedbed creation has already been highlighted on
the map
accompanying (PDF) the reedbed habitat
action plan. The monitoring can be used after reedbed creation to
see if there is an increase in number of reed Warbler on site.
- Ensure that any future development work considers the effect on
the integrity of reedbeds and the disturbance to Reed Warbler on site.
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