Five key sounds in Stanmer Park in March

 

Song Thrush

The Song Thrush has a very varied song, but the ‘repeat and switch’ pattern, delivered from a high perch, usually gives it away.

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Wren

The various calls of the Wren can be heard in almost every kind of habitat, and the song is a staple of woodland in spring.

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Chaffinch

Much scarcer than they used to be, but still found in the woods at Stanmer Park. The song is like a ball being thrown down wide steps.

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Firecrest

Firecrests are unmistakable if you get a good look, but it’s much easier to see them when you know the song and the calls. High pitched!

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Nuthatch

Nuthatches make all kinds of noises, The ‘dweep dweep’ call helps us find these dynamic treehuggers.

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Other birds to listen out for at Stanmer Park in mid-March

  • Robin

  • Blackbird

  • Goldfinch

  • Greenfinch

  • Great Spotted Woodpecker

  • Treecreeper

  • Dunnock

  • Green Woodpecker

  • Skylark

  • Blue Tit

  • Great Tit

  • Jay

  • Carrion Crow

  • Jackdaw

  • Woodpigeon

  • Stock Dove

  • Mistle Thrush

  • Goldcrest