April 2011 part 5

Gloucester part 3
We catch a glimpse of a Chiffchaff hard to identify except for its song. "Chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff. After labour, rest I have... Anthony Rye

Chiffchaff ( Phylloscopus collybita). Song gives bird its name. found in woodland, parks and gardens. Makes a nest of grass, feathers and moss its lays 6-7 eggs in May. Feeds on small insects- mainly caterpillars gnats and midges.