David Pedder
Well-known member
General problem with ID.
I’ve been birding for a couple of years now and am quite pleased with my progress but I’m really struggling when it comes to identifying birds from their songs and calls. I’m OK with the obvious ones, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Nuthatch, Chiffchaff etc., but I can’t seem to progress any further than this. I have bought the Collins Field Guide and CDs (Geoff Sample) and play these at home and in the car but I’m just becoming more and more confused!
Any suggestions as to how I might improve my less than basic skills in this department? Thanks.
I’ve been birding for a couple of years now and am quite pleased with my progress but I’m really struggling when it comes to identifying birds from their songs and calls. I’m OK with the obvious ones, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Nuthatch, Chiffchaff etc., but I can’t seem to progress any further than this. I have bought the Collins Field Guide and CDs (Geoff Sample) and play these at home and in the car but I’m just becoming more and more confused!
Any suggestions as to how I might improve my less than basic skills in this department? Thanks.
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