Monday 21 February 2011

dawn chorus

There are signs of spring all over the place, and I can hear blackbirds over the sound of the radio in the medium-sized hours of the morning- three o'clock, or so. Here's a little sample; robins and blackbirds, and the city starting to wake up.

6 comments:

  1. Now THAT was a Nidea and a half - lovely, thank you

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  2. was woken every morning during last weeks cardiff stay by a mistle thrush. amazing, but a touch early

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  3. I always thought we left the house too early for the dawn chorus at the moment (though I guess you have proven me wrong there ;p), but last night for the first time I noticed the evening performance at sunset.

    It was lovely.

    Stace

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  4. Blimey, you must sleep less than I do! The birds hereabouts are starting up a little later than yours at the moment. It could be the ever-present sound of trains that's keeping them at bay.

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  5. My pleasure, Delia. Literally, actually. I'ts nice being able to play it back when they're not actually singing.
    There's something slightly bracing about a mistle thrush, isn't there, Flo? The call makes me think of a bugler, calling us to get on with things. Whereas I could happily be lulled by blackbirds.
    It's getting better all the time, Stace! And the magpies are rebuilding their nest outside the front window too. Not v melodious, them, though.
    Some birds sing all the louder, apparently, to be heard over constant urban noise, Jenny. Maybe your urban birds have been partying till late and having a lie in?

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  6. I've noticed a lot more song from the birds around here too. I love the blackbird especially. Giving out anecdotes and wisdom to anyone who wants to stop and listen - or not, he doesn't mind

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