Bird call ID - bit of a challenging recording I'm afraid

Deb London · #1 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 01:46 PM

Apologies for all the talking on this clip, it didn't sound as loud at the time.

Occasionally you can hear a bird call that reminds me a little bit being in a pet shop. For example, there is a call just after the words 'look at that'. I couldn't see the bird. Does anyone know what it is?

Thanks in advance.

YouTube - The 'caged bird tweets' between all the talking

actionfinch · #2 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 04:25 PM

its not a he.....

sorry deb....
sounds chaffinchy to me ...

Deb London · #3 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 06:17 PM

LOL, yes a bit distracting I'm afraid. I didn't want to shout "SHARRRRAAAAP" as that wouldn't have been polite.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Kayleigh · #4 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 06:30 PM

Sounds a bit like a willow warbler have a listen here..

The RSPB: Willow warbler

Deb London · #5 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 06:34 PM

Thanks Elaine, but I think I need to edit this clip to make it clearer. It's the thrpp.....thrpp...thrpp noise.

Mental note to self, never try bird watching under such conditions ever again, LOL.

Kayleigh · #6 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deb London

Thanks Elaine, but I think I need to edit this clip to make it clearer. It's the thrpp.....thrpp...thrpp noise.

Mental note to self, never try bird watching under such conditions ever again, LOL.

Yes it is a bit distracting and the bird is in the background and I am not good with birdsong lol
So its probably wrong maybe some of the more experienced can work it out.

Deb London · #7 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 06:44 PM

I appreciate you trying.

RoyW · #8 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 07:32 PM

It's hard to make out, but I think that you mystery calls may be coming from a Chaffinch (always a good bet for odd calls!). Also Robin and Wren song in the background.

Compare with these two:
XC26039 Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs gengleri) | sound on xeno-canto/europe
XC61811 Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs coelebs) | sound on xeno-canto/europe

Deb London · #9 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 07:36 PM

Thanks Roy.

Two people for Chaffinch, so I will call this bird a possible Chaffinch. We have Chaffinch at home and I must admit, I didn't think so at first, but that last clip is a new one on me, so I will remain open-minded.

Thanks all very much.

Kayleigh · #10 (**permalink**) 24-04-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deb London

Thanks Roy.

Two people for Chaffinch, so I will call this bird a possible Chaffinch. We have Chaffinch at home and I must admit, I didn't think so at first, but that last clip is a new one on me, so I will remain open-minded.

Thanks all very much.

I like my suggestion best but will go with chaffinch...