Locustella naevia

Interesting facts: A grasshopper warbler flushed out of its hide slips like a bolt into thick vegetation, reminding us of a mouse. The song, however, can easily be confused with that of a cricket. The species can be read most often in twilight and at night, sometimes even into September. The shy bird only flies short distances close to the ground.

Characteristics: Plumage upperside olive-grey-brown, with dark stripes, underside predominantly yellow-white; tail rounded at the end

Body length: Less than 20 cm (sparrow length)

Distribution: On water-bodies and in wetland areas with plenty of bushes, but also in heath areas and dry, sparse forests