searching - "Montmorency Bird"

[goromoff]

At the risk of appearing stupid, I have to ask if anyone can help. I am absolutely convinced that there is a bird in Britain which goes by the name 'Montmorency Bird" - this may well be a local name, a nickname or whatever.

A friend of mine heard one a few months ago, and I'm absolutely certain (if my memory is not playing tricks again) that one was featured (mentioned) in a BBC Wildlife programme. The name comes from the sound of its call, just like a mother calling her child in for tea - "Montmorencee" - a steady note, uplifting on the final syllable.

I have searched without success, so, please, can anyone reassure me that I am not going senile in my old age?

Thanks in anticipation.

[Adam Cheeseman]

I have heard of the term but cannot pin it to a specific bird. Goggling it suggest that based on the call it could be a Collared Dove but that doesn't sound right to me. For a start the mnemonic doesn't fit the call.
A website on Heraldry suggest that the heraldic symbol for Montmorency is a Martlet, which is the old English name for a Swift.

I will carry on digging.

Cheers,

Adam

[Adam Cheeseman]

Another website with a similar question suggests that the bird in question is black and white with a white face and is blackbird ish in size and that the name derives from its song. The poster says it is not a Magpie or Pied Wagtail.

Gawd knows!

[htcdude]

I've no idea I've done a Google and found similar to Adam.

Montmorency is a town/city in 4 countries, also a type of cherry. So searching for it's relation to birds brings up allsorts!

Nige