Anna Hill on the Sedge Warbler

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Every Spring, the sedge warbler travels thousands of miles from the African continent, crossing the Sahara to reach its breeding grounds in the UK. With cream and brown plumage and a distinctive striped brow, this small and inquisitive warbler can often be found in wetland habitats, perched on swaying reeds. Male sedge warblers are also known for their loud, rambling song, which constantly incorporates new phrases. Broadcaster and Farming Today presenter Anna Hill is very familiar with sedge warblers, often seeing them in the coastal marshes of East Anglia during the summer. In fact, it was a particularly noisy sedge warbler that caused problems for Anna as she attempted to record an interview on the North Norfolk coast - a battle that the sedge warbler won when Anna had to stop the interview, unable to compete with the impressive volume of this small but mighty bird! Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Jo Peacey. A BBC Audio Bristol production.