Dunnock bird song? This morning Liverpool UK (1 Viewer)

RichieTwitchy

YNWA

• Jun 24, 2019

• #1

Hi all

Is this a Dunnock?

And is the Dunnock's song similar to the Wrens or is it just me?

thanks

 

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Rotherbirder

Well-known member

• Jun 24, 2019

• #2

No this is a Wren! There is a very superficial resemblance I suppose, but ...

RB

 

RichieTwitchy

YNWA

• Jun 24, 2019

• #3

Rotherbirder said:

No this is a Wren! There is a very superficial resemblance I suppose, but ...

RB

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Cheers RB :t:

Yeh, I thought I had the Wren nailed down then I heard this long song - not the one I've uploaded - and thought it to be a Wren but found it to be a Dunnock.

I'd only ever heard Dunnocks singing a short song so was surprised at my find as on Xeno they all seem to be pretty short in duration.

Anyhoo, as with all birding - it's always good to learn more.

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davercox

Dave Cox

Supporter

• Jun 25, 2019

• #4

Wrens' song is really vigourous and energetic; and if you watch one singing you can see its little body quivering with the effort. Dunnocks' song is much quieter,almost feeble in comparison.

 

RichieTwitchy

YNWA

• Jun 25, 2019

• #5

davercox said:

Wrens' song is really vigourous and energetic; and if you watch one singing you can see its little body quivering with the effort. Dunnocks' song is much quieter,almost feeble in comparison.

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Thanks Dave :t: