Almost every woodland I stroll around at the moment the most prominent migrant songsters are the male Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla). Unlike some other warblers that like to announce their presence from a lofty open perch the Blackcap typically chooses a less obvious position much lower down in the leafy canopy sometimes totally hidden from view.
When I listen to its vocal repertoire I can understand why it is also known as the 'Northern Nightingale'.
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
What a beautiful bird you've captured. Her song is so lovely. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the fact you included a sound byte. The photo is very nice!
ReplyDeleteDelightful - Makes me quite homesick!
ReplyDeleteHi Frank Yes it was lovely to hear the song of the Blackcap. A lovely bird indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat little bird. I hope to run across it in July when I visit Britain but I am sure it will have stopped singing by then.
ReplyDeleteI love the open beak shot - that little bird is really singing its heart out!
ReplyDeleteMore great images. I find it such a tricky bird to get a clean shot of. Always scuttling about the leaves and singing from deep within bushes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images Frank
ReplyDeleteA delightful little bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beautiful bird and the song is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and captures of the cute Blackcap!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Birdsong is the sweetest music of all!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics of a sweet bird, and thank you for the audio. I enjoyed listening to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great song bird - I was in the UK last year, but they had pretty much stopped singing by then!
ReplyDeleteOh well, next time maybe!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
wonderful birdie & great decoration...
ReplyDeletexoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :)