I've edited this earlier post to bring our news up to date.
Whilst enjoying the all night TV coverage of the UK election I dragged myself away from the TV and went into the garden to listen for bird song. I was not disappointed. At 1am and again at 2am I found our local nightingale in full song and apparently much closer than previously. It was a very satisfying experience and long may it continue.
I don't know anyone locally who has seen this bird but here is a summary of times we have heard it singing.
16.4.15 First report.
19.4.15 Night time walk at 2300 hrs confirms location.
Then heard daily until:
27.4.15 no reports then for nearly two weeks till 7.5.15. Weather was cold and wet during this time.
New report on 7.5.15 Election day!
Then heard daily up to present 11.5.15
We have made our own recording of the song using a mobile phone and last night using an iPad so we have a very clear and good record. Using an App on the iPad we can compare the two recordings.
Links for more information:
RSPB:
On this site you can see a photo of a Nightingale and hopefully hear the bird song, if the link works!
http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/n/nightingale/
Somerset Wildlife Trust.
http://www.somersetwildlife.org/wildlife_in may_2012
We would be pleased if you would visit our new blog for the Heart of the Levels Wildlife local area group. The Groups official blog for information about our activities.:
http://heartofthelevels.wordpress.com/
