Unusual Bird Song - North East Scotland (1 Viewer)

[f1alan]

Hi,

Spotted this but don’t know what it is. Can anyone help?

It has been making the attached sound for a couple of days.

Thanks,
Alan

 

[Butty]

Got any more photos?

 

[f1alan]

Got any more photos?

Sorry, that’s the best I have at the moment. It has been in a tree that is quite far away.

 

[Butty]

Different photos may be better than 'better' photos. If you have more it could be useful to see them.

 

[KC Foggin]

Can't help with the bird but a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like

 

[f1alan]

Sorry, that’s the best I have at the moment. It has been in a tree that is quite far away.

This is a cropped version of the only photo that I have so far. Will try again if he comes back.

 

[tconzemi]

why not simply a Willow Warbler?

 

[delia todd]

Hi Alan and a warm welcome from me too.

Hmmmm.... I'm struggling with that one too. Strange. Can you describe the habitat around?

All things Scottish can be found here. Also, keep an eye on threads titled something like Scottish Bashes; we try to meet up occasionally and they're always great fun. You'd be most welcome to join us on another if you can manage.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[mummymonkey]

It's a greenfinch

 

[delia todd]

That did go through my mind, but I've not heard that song from them.

 

[DaBeach]

Female golden orioles can look like this but wrong song

 

[f1alan]

Can you describe the habitat around?

Residential inland area near the countryside with some high trees. Close to larger wooded areas.

 

[John Tindale]

Sounds good for Greenfinch to my ears. Colouration from the photo would fit too.

 

[Richard Dale]

Looks exactly like a greenfinch, sounds exactly like a greenfinch. It's a greenfinch.

 

[f1alan]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I thought it was something more unusual with that sound.

 

[Redmist]

I’m generally pretty bad with songs and calls and greenfinch have quite a variety. I’m fairly used to them now but they can be surprising if you’re not used to them

 

[Andy Hurley]

The pale leading edge of the wing helps point to Greenfinch. In some light the colours look strange, but they always have a paler (yellow) edge to a darker (green) wing. PS welcome to the BF Alan!