CARELESS RAPTURE

'That's the wise thrush; he sings each song twice over. 

Lest you should think he never could recapture

The first fine careless rapture.'

Robert Browning

Photo: Daily Mirror

This week there is at least one songthrush singing in Filnore Woods.

Browning's poem refers to the thrush's habit of repeating phrases two, three or even four times.  This is the clue to recognition of this bird's song.

If you hear one, rejoice.

Postscript:

Also today: heard a greater spotted woodpecker near post 16 in the old plantation. Didn't know what was making the call but then saw it up high in a tree - very black-and-white.

Always a pleasure