Identify bird song recorded in Sierra Nevada foothills (1 Viewer)

[thrushwarbler]

I tried the Guide to North American Bird Songs but I could not find a match. I'm pretty sure it's a relatively common bird.

The song is a general pattern of [long warbly rise - then three short notes with the last drawn out]. The beginning is relatively consistent.

I live in Northern California.

 

[rkj]

I can hardly hear anything on my computer, but I think I hear something that might be an Oak Titmouse early in the recording. Your description sounds more like it might be a Bewick's Wren. Songs of song birds vary regionally and between individuals; it would take some luck to find an exact match in another recording.

 

[thrushwarbler]

I checked and I don't think it's the wren.

I edited the audio file to increase volume and decrease noise, and limited it to a 15 second clip of the bird in question. Would you mind taking another listen? I'm going to replace the file in the original post too.

 

[Kratter]

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Andy

 

[rkj]

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Andy

I agree with this.

 

[thrushwarbler]

Yes! Thank you!