Sardinian Warbler (female) 9087, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.

Not a brilliant shot of a female Sardinian Warbler, but quite interesting nevertheless in that it shows the prominence of its tail.

Sardinian Warbler (Silvia melanocephala) 20081217, originally uploaded by Paradise in Portugal.

The Quinta’s garden was designed to attract birds, and we’re able to leave a lot of the fruit we grow on the trees, which attracts a varied and increasing number of species.
This is a Sardinian Warbler, (one of a flock of 5 in the same tree), I snapped this evening just as the sun went down, stocking up on pomegranate seeds before roosting for the night …