Lesser whitethroat? Spreewald, Germany (1 Viewer)

[Henry_Flower]

Can anyone confirm whether the bird in the attached recording (at e.g. 2 seconds and 11 seconds in) is a lesser whitethroat? I was sure when I heard it, and birdnet agreed, but it's very early for this area (near Vetschau in the Spreewald region of Germany; the bird was in a bush near a lake, not visible).

Thanks!

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello Henry,

yes its a Lesser Whitethroat for me too.

Nice to have one on 01. April, havent seen or heard one this year yet.

 

[Butty]

The bursts at 25 s and 35 s are much clearer. It's a song which manages to be both undistinguished and distinctive. If you're close enough you will hear the short warble which precedes the churring.

 

[creedence]

Cirl Bunting song can sound very much like a lesser Whitethroats song

 

[Henry_Flower]

Cirl Bunting song can sound very much like a lesser Whitethroats song

I"ve never knowingly seen or heard one -- ebird maps suggest it's much less likely in this area.

 

[TheBlackGrouse]

Can anyone confirm whether the bird in the attached recording (at e.g. 2 seconds and 11 seconds in) is a lesser whitethroat? I was sure when I heard it, and birdnet agreed, but it's very early for this area (near Vetschau in the Spreewald region of Germany; the bird was in a bush near a lake, not visible).

Thanks!

Song is from a Lesser Whitethroat although it sounds like the bird needs more practice (early season). Typical for Lesser Whitethroat, it's singing hidden in a bush.