The bird was being watched by about 50 birders and quickly afforded telescope views in a stunted bush. It was very active and over the 2 hours I was present I saw it fairly well on a number of occasions. The shot below is very poor but records the moment............. I think:
Although of the genus Hippolais, it looked almost Acrocephalus and at no stage gave the impression of Phylloscopus that is more associated with Booted Warbler. The comparatively long pointed bill was very evident. Very pale in coloration with a supercillium in front of the eye on an otherwise very plain face. There was no buff wash on the flanks and it gave the appearance of being long tailed. The short primary projection is evident from the photographs I have seen.
Some better images:
The only other birds of note were a calling Whimbrel and a few Sandwich Terns.
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