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| Author: | Josh Forrester [ Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff |
Throughout June I noted a Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff. I briefly presumed this was an odd Chiff Chaff variation - they are known for going off-script. After careful listening I noticed that this rapid CC phrase occurred within the usual WW's descending song and then observed the bird giving this song from a hedge. I have uploaded some recordings and shared a link to an article on this noted behaviour on my blog: http://jjf-gy.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/patch-willow-warbler-imitating-chiff.html Regards, Josh |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff |
Fascinating! Has that phenomenon been recorded/ reported anywhere else? |
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| Author: | Josh Forrester [ Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff |
Hi Jim, It has been noted elsewhere and with other species being imitated: http://deanar.org.uk/general/articles/wwmixedsong.htm Regards, Josh |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff |
Thanks, Josh - I never knew this. I shall pay close attention when I next hear a Willow Warbler - probably not until next year unless there's a bit of sub song activity over the next few weeks. |
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| Author: | Josh Forrester [ Wed May 11, 2016 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff |
I found another Willow Warbler this evening again imitating Chiffchaff - have uploaded the recording to the blog: http://jjf-gy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/willow-warbler-chiffchaff-imitation.html |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Thu May 12, 2016 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Willow Warbler imitating Chiff Chaff |
I wonder if a chiffchaff could turn the tables by imitating a willow warbler. |
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