Returning from our early morning walkies I could hear the deafening sound of a Song Thrush which must have been very close. After a cautious walk round the garden I spotted it high up in a tree next door. I half expected it to fly away as soon as I set up the camera but for once it stayed in view though I did have to move the camera when the Thrush decided to change trees:
Clips two and three also have loud House Sparrows as they were in a bush next to me while the Song Thrush was about 100 feet away.
Excellent, amazing something that size can sing so loudly.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: Thanks. This time I used a small shotgun type microphone I bought very cheaply from China through AliExpress. Seems to work well on the 70D. It cost me all of £9.76 with free p&p in a one day special offer. I see they are now charging up to £21 for them.
Delete"He sings each song twice over; lest he can ne'er recapture, that first, fine, careless rapture"
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite John and deserves a wide audience. Send it to RSPB - I have sever heard/seen such a beautiful rendering.
We rarely hear a song thrush up here, so thank you most sincerely for that.
Weaver: I wish the Mistle Thrushes would come as close.
DeleteIt's a lot harsher sound than a blackbird isn't it?
ReplyDeleteSimon. It is.
DeleteHe puts his into it, doesn't he?
ReplyDeleteWilma: The sure do. They can go on for about an hour like that.
DeleteThank you - very enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteMick: My pleasure.
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