Forget the likes of Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez, we want to know who your Top of Pops ‘bird’ songster is. Birds not only use their song to attract a mate, but also to proclaim a territory. We’ve picked a Top 10 for you to choose from. Some songs are melodic, others wistful and haunting – I am sure you all have a favourite. To help you decide, here’s a snippet about each bird, with a link to their songs.Great titTo match my rather natty yellow and black garb, I have a charming two syllable song, amongst other calls. The largest of the tit family, I am surely a winner!
ChiffchaffWhat’s in a name, well a mighty fine song for a start. I may not wow the crowds with my plumage, but I can coin a tune!
BlackcapJust call me the Northern nightingale!StarlingSure I can do cover versions, but my song is second to none.
Willow warblerI might look like a Chiffchaff, but one thing that defines us is my melodic song.DunnockI’m no Robin red breast or Jenny wren. I might skulk in the undergrowth, but when I sing I give it my all.Song thrushI might repeat myself, but you won’t forget my song in a hurry.BlackbirdI’ve got one word for you – mellow. That’s me.GoldfinchLiquid gold.
RobinIf my red chest doesn’t wow you, then my song sure will.
A blackbird announcing the dawn and at the end of a long day hearing one at dusk. Close on the blackbirds heels, for me is the Dunnock and Blackcap, mainly because of past memories and association with hearing and then identifying the songster
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In tribute to the blackbird, I have just posted two of my poems, containing the song of this enigmatic bird, on poetry corner
Unknown said: In tribute to the blackbird, I have just posted two of my poems, containing the song of this enigmatic bird, on poetry corner
I was very surprised to note the absence of the Wren. Definitely the best for me, such a huge song from a tiny bird. I have voted for Blackbird being my 2nd choice.
What a quiet place the woods would be if only the bird with the best song sang.
Did almost put wren on there... um perhaps I should have the top 40 instead!
My human made me vote Blackbird. How mean!
Well, there's a surprise BobbyRobin...i'd have thought you'd have gone for your namesake!
No contest. A Blackbird singing it's heart out from the top of a tree early in the morning or late in the evening makes me glad to be alive it's pure magic ;-))
Regards Mike
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Janner I have to agree. I love to hear a blackbird
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You're spot on there! A magical sound.