Cetti's or not Cetti's, that is the question?

Deb London · #1 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 06:17 PM

Can anyone tell me what bird is singing like this? I was thinking Cetti's Warblers.

Cetti's 1? - YouTube

Cetti's 2? - YouTube

Thanks

pressld2 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 06:34 PM

Number 1 is definitely a Cetti's. I don't think number 2 is but have nothing else to suggest.

Dave P.

Adam Cheeseman · #3 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 07:59 PM

1 Cetti's
2 Goldfinch?

Cheers,

Adam

Deb London · #4 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 08:18 PM

Thanks both. I should edited the plural. They were the same bird, 95 % sure.

If number 1 is a Cetti's, number 2 is probably one too.

Adam Cheeseman · #5 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 08:45 PM

In which case both recordings would be Cetti's then. The second did sound rather weak and twittering hence my suggestion of Goldfinch.

Cheers,

Adam

pressld2 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 08:48 PM

Interesting! I'm only familiar with the Cetti's loud, explosive call. Didn't know they did twittering too!

Dave P.

Ukwildlifeo · #7 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

In which case both recordings would be Cetti's then. The second did sound rather weak and twittering hence my suggestion of Goldfinch.

Cheers,

Adam

We've got one on Wat tyler who will do the lous normal call and sort of a twittering call like the one in the recording but Ive not heard it go on for that long before.

I reckon your right though. A goldfinch would have probably flew off if you stood right next to the bush and I've never had one sing to me from inside a bush before, but a cetti's would do that, especially if you have a camera in your hand and want to photograph it!

Deb London · #8 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 06:53 AM

Thanks all.

RoyW · #9 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo

I reckon your right though. A goldfinch would have probably flew off if you stood right next to the bush and I've never had one sing to me from inside a bush before

Goldfinches do sometimes do this - especially when in sub-song.

This is a Cetti's Warbler in sub-song though (with the first recording also sounding like it isn't really giving it it's all!).

Deb London · #10 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 01:46 PM

Thanks Roy. I must admit it wasn't as explosive as I recall. And the camera mic isn't great. I hoped someone would know though. Thanks for the confirmation.