#BirdSongBasics

Are you struggling to tell apart the birds in your garden based on their song? In our series of #BirdSongBasics, BTO's Training Manager, Nick Moran, will be teaching you which bird is which.
In this video, Nick explains the differences between Blackcap and Garden Warbler. Both representing a different musical genre, can you tell them apart? Share your mnemonics with us in the comments!

[@GiovanniFerrero79]

Thank you so much, this help me to well focus my thoughts and sensations. You've found the words I've never found by myself..

[@marilynmiller944]

I’m really enjoying this series. Thank you so much.

[@hedgehog3900]

I still struggle sometimes with these two. Great content as ever,thank you.

[@bendarvill6771]

This is excellent Nick

[@thomaslehman6676]

Regarding Collared Dove, I hear it as "Wobosi", or "Wobosa". I have made this a name in a story that I am writing.

[@James_RC]

I always think Garden W sounds a little blackbirdish in its song; there's a richness there the BC lacks.

[@bendarvill6771]

I think you have this the wrong way round, James. Blackcap phrases start weak and scratchy and finish with very rich flutey tones, similar to the start of Blackbird phrases (which finish weak and scratchy, when you are close enough to hear this element of the phrase). To my ears Garden Warbler bubble away without ever hitting the same flutey heights as either Blackcap or Blackbird.

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Why not stop talking and say this is blackcap etc.