"The blackbird broke into song, was joined by wrens, blackcaps, a chiffchaff..." (March 22, 1814)
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This is none of the above, it's one of a tribe of coal tits living in the ancient cedar in the garden of Hawksfield Manor. |
If you'd like to hear these birds, the best thing is to do as Justin does in Chapter 15 of An Independent Heart, and take an early-morning walk in the countryside in spring. Alternatively, try the website of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, where you'll find the nuthatch (Chapter 9, p. 112). I was sure I'd put a willow warbler in the book, because I love their song, but I can't find it anymore!
Here's the blackbird breaking into song:
(by courtesy of Harriet)
A blackcap chattering away in the bushes:
(my own recording)
A sky full of skylarks (Chapter 17, p. 206):
(my own recording)
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