The marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) is an Old World warbler currently classified in the family Acrocephalidae. It breeds in temperate Europe and western Asia and winters mainly in south east Africa. It is notable for incorporating striking imitations of a wide variety of other birds into its song.
The marsh warbler breeds in a variety of mostly damp habitats, but in Africa winters mainly in dry, well-vegetated areas. It is common over much of its breeding range and expanding its distribution in some areas. However, in Britain it is now virtually extinct as a breeding bird. This insectivorous warbler can be easily confused with several close relatives, but the imitative song of the male is highly distinctive.
The marsh warbler breeds in a variety of mostly damp habitats, but in Africa winters mainly in dry, well-vegetated areas. It is common over much of its breeding range and expanding its distribution in some areas. However, in Britain it is now virtually extinct as a breeding bird. This insectivorous warbler can be easily confused with several close relatives, but the imitative song of the male is highly distinctive.

Date | Location | Count |
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2021-01-30 06:00 | South Luangwa NP--Mfuwe Lodge | |
2021-02-15 09:00 | Magongo Hills | 1 |
2021-01-27 07:09 | Wolfhuiskraal Farm (restricted access) | 1 |
2021-01-26 07:00 | Tsavo East NP (general) | 1 |
2021-02-07 07:01 | Faerie Glen Nature Reserve | 1 |
2021-01-30 09:29 | Polokwane GR | 1 |
2021-02-13 12:54 | Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve | 1 |
2021-02-21 06:11 | Kruger NP--S60 | 1 |
2021-02-19 07:20 | Kruger NP--Punda Gate Road/H13-1 | 1 |
2021-02-20 10:35 | Kruger NP--Crooks Corner | 1 |
2021-02-13 17:42 | Nelspruit Nature Reserve | 1 |
2021-02-13 05:59 | Pietermaritzburg--Bisley Road | 7 |
2021-02-13 07:08 | Pietermaritzburg--Bisley Valley NR | 1 |
2021-02-02 08:52 | Manyoni GR (please be more specific) | 1 |
2021-02-02 10:30 | Mdloti Lagoon | 1 |
2021-02-21 06:20 | Sibaya Coastal Forest Reserve | 3 |
2021-02-20 14:45 | Umhlanga Lagoon NR | 1 |