Sedge Warbler
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
UK Green ListModerate📍 Foulshaw Moss
Season
April to September. Summer visitor.
Best time of day
Morning. That chattering song.
Lake District
Foulshaw Moss. Reedbeds. That chattering song. Streaked. Skulks. April to August. Common. Hard to see.
UK population
Around 300,000 pairs. Declining.
Overview
Sedge warblers chatter. That song. Foulshaw Moss. Reedbeds. Streaked. Skulks. April to August. You'll hear them. Hard to see. Common.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae |
| Habitat | Reedbeds · Wet scrub · Marsh |
| Diet | Insects. Catches in vegetation. |
| UK population | Around 300,000 pairs. Declining. |
| Lake District | Foulshaw Moss. Reedbeds. That chattering song. Streaked. Skulks. April to August. Common. Hard to see. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Reedbeds, wet scrub. Foulshaw Moss, lake edges. That chattering. Streaked. Skulks.
Identification
Streaked. Pale stripe above eye. Chattering song. Reedbeds. Skulks.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Reedbeds. Foulshaw Moss. That chattering. You'll hear them. Hard to see.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species is on the UK Green List, indicating a healthy population status in the UK context. It remains an important component of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.