Monday's movie - Bird song quiz

When I was living in New Hampshire, I volunteered at the Squam Lakes Science center.  I loved it.  If you are ever up in that area - around Meredith - make sure you go to the Science center - whatever age you are. You are sure to love it. 

Soon after I began there, I met Dave Erler and went on some of his birdsong walks. He can identify so many birds by their call and it was fascinating to learn from him - and amazing just to walk with him and listen.  I did learn a few, but then we moved out of New Hampshire and had loads of different birds around us and I was lost again!!

Anyhow, todays "Monday's movie" is a little bird song quiz.  Listen in and see how many bird songs you can recognise.  I understand this will be a lot more challenging for those of you who don't live in the US - but maybe the written clues will help!

Listen to the birds

Some friends came round today and commented on how peaceful our home was. It reminded me of a lovely comment our window cleaner made once.

He said that when he cleans people's windows, he always puts his headphones on and listens to his MP3 player as he works - apart from when he comes to our home. When he is here he says he doesn't bring his MP3 player but instead listens to the many songs of the birds in the garden.

I just love that - and it's so true. It is quiet where we live, apart from the sweet sound of the songs of the birds. At the moment it's the house finches we hear as they look to build nests on ledges in our porch that are much too small!


And people ask why we call our home - (and my business) - "Birdland"! You just need to come here to know why.

So get outside this week, and listen to the birds.... You'll be glad you did. It's a great time of year to hear all their songs.

Here's a little snippet of the house finch's song