Between posts 12 and 18 at Filnore Woods, I heard a bullfinch singing its quiet whistle song. The song is usually very quiet and the bird is shy and retiring so it is not often seen. What a corker, though, if you do see one. Try this video link from BIRDSONG UK on youtube.
It's hardly surprising they are shy when you consider their historical contacts with humans.
German foresters used to catch them and train them to whistle folk tunes before selling them at a high price. They are incredibly good at memorising tunes.
Fruit growers were not so keen on them, however, because bullfinches love to peck fruit tree flowers. Hundreds were shot.
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