Ringed Reed Warbler

I decided to visit to Little Marlow to see if anything new had dropped in (rather hopeful!) but also to check on the breeding birds.  Reed Warblers were singing in the reed bed along the west bank and one popped up briefly, so I rattled off a few shots (see below).  The pair of Shelducks were still present but no signs of breeding.  A male Shoveler was a little unexpected so maybe a failed breeder from somewhere.  The Cetti's Warbler remains very vocal, so I assume all is well there, as it remained unseen again.  The five Little Egret nests had birds all sitting tight in a fairly cool wind.  However, on what was probably the first active nest, the adult bird was a bit fidgety and briefly stood up showing at least one very small youngster.  Excellent!!  This is the third year in a row that Little Egrets have hatched young at this site.

Reed Warbler - I need not get a good view of this bird in the field but on reviewing my photos at home I saw that it is wearing a BTO ring!  I am not aware that anyone has been ringing the Reed Warblers here in recent years, so it is rather intriguing!

A close up of the ring.  I can only make out part of the word "London" and the numbers "52".