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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brianfm" data-source="post: 1554904" data-attributes="member: 11997">Thanks for the comments folks.With less verve and volume would be a good description of what I heard Bill.  One could ask the question as they don't have a teritory to protect or a mate to attract, why are they singing?  Although having said that the Yellowhammers and linnets were making plenty of noise too.  They might just be happy in the sunshine I guess.  I know I was.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />  The W W did seem to be feeding as it moved through the hedge so maybe it was laying claim to a source of food.I've just finnished reading a very good book called The Wisdom of Birds and I think I ought to go back and read the bit about bird song again!</blockquote>