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Afternoon everyone. For today's #TwitterBirdsong, shall we do Seven Woodland Birds To Listen For?

Yes. Let's.
1. Nuthatch. And already the 'Seven Birds' thing is ruined, because the nuthatch makes enough sounds for about ten different species. Here's one of the common ones. xeno-canto.org/235146 Pastel shades: peach on chest, blue/grey on back. Black eyes
1b, 1c, 1d. And here are three more nuthatch sounds. The pesky things. xeno-canto.org/458397
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Morning everyone. Something a bit different for #TwitterBirdsong today. With spring really getting going, here are ten birds to listen out for. #TenBirds
1. Blackbird. Rich and varied and probably standing on top of a tree near you right now, singing its heart out.

xeno-canto.org/130204 #TenBirds Small-medium, black, orange...
2. Robin. Silvery flutings with gaps. You'll hear it at any time of day, but if you hear a bird singing after dark, it is most likely a robin.

xeno-canto.org/599064 #TenBirds Butter wouldn't melt in its...
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Morning everyone. Today is Day 61 of #TwitterBirdsong (never mind that yesterday I also said it was Day 61 – that was wrong and I am an idiot but ANYWAY).

Today's bird is a proper good 'un, a bird of great charm. Every sighting is a treat.
Say hello to the dipper.
You’ll find dippers next to fast running water, especially if there are rocks nearby for convenient perching. They’re mostly an upland bird, but my favourite is the one I visit every year when I’m in Edinburgh (head for the Water of Leith at Stockbridge).
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Hello twitter. Quick feeler: would you be interested in an ongoing thread over the next few weeks to help you identify birdsong as spring approaches? I’m thinking of doing something, basically for beginners. #birdsong
Ok I’m going to take this as a yes :-)
This might require some thought...
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