Kestrel and lesser spotted woody

[actionfinch]

I was on a ponder earlier in the day on how you can tell the difference between the calls of a kestrel and a lesser spotted woody.
I went on the rspb site and listened to examples and found a slight difference.great i thought , but then i tried some examples on the xeno- canto bird song website, to which some of the examples sounded very simular.

[ChrisJB]

Ha ha, they're great these very similar calls aren't they. All I can suggest is practise, practise, practise, listening to them both side by side over and over again if you are having difficulties. I did this with garden warbler and blackcap and to a lesser extent, sedge and reed warbler. I like to think I'm pretty much sorted with them now, but probably still get it wrong sometimes.

Chris

[actionfinch]

I heard a call this morning , whilst walking the dog , thought no way lesser ...then all of a sudden i see a female kestral perched on a telegraph pole...so i think like you say i must tune those ear drums..

[Deb London]

You have the key then Lee? You have to tell me what it is now, it is your duty!

[Deb London]

To my ears, the Kestrel is lower in tone and the note is more complex (wheezier/scratchier/squeekier). Bit like an asthmatic version of the Woodpecker. What do you think?

[actionfinch]

yeah, i would say more higher pitched in the kestrel.
put the pressure on deb...