More Birdsong

[NB Willawaw]

Large black "fisher" birds sometimes seen on canals on logs and pontoons, extending their wings out to dry them.

 

 

Guillemot Call

 

 

Slightly rarer and often confused for a coot, crakes or similar birds.

More widespread in Winter and more often heard than seen.

 

Water Rail Call

Edited May 7, 2007 by NB Willawaw

[dacaB]

I think your large black fisher birds are thse http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/...orant/index.asp

 

Guillemots here http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/...lemot/index.asp

 

This RSPB site is a cracker

[NB Willawaw]

Yes, you are absolutely right.. what a numpty !!

I even have them described as Cormorants in my boat log, when I have seen them on the Regents Canal in London.

Too much time working on getting sound across on the internet and not enough on the content.

 

I am moored near to a bird reserve at present and allegedly, it is visited by Smew in Winter.

I'll have to come back.

[NB Willawaw]

Heres the real deal:

 

Cormorant