Early Bird

fishder

Hi I would like to know what the bird it is that starts to sing very loudly at around 5 o clock in the morning it is still very dark at this time and this has been going on since Christmas . The bird has a very loud whistle it has woke several off my neighbours and myself . To me it sounds like a song trush but I have never heard a bird sing in the dark like this, We live in Dublin south inner city , I would be gratefull for any info on this are birds becomming more confused with climate change.

darjeeling

My guess is a robin.

From the RSPB website:

Other, more common birds such as song thrushes, dunnocks and, most regularly robins, can be heard singing at night all year round. Night-time singing is usually stimulated by bright lights or sudden noise. The robin is the most commonly heard night-time singer in the UK’s towns and gardens, especially in winter.

sorella

I think the thrush has it here... Louder than the robin. we hear this here too and the thrush is active.

Maybe because he loves to sit atop the tallest tree he can see the dawn coming before the others.

Living with the windows open all day and night now to hear the songs. This place is magical as we thought it may be.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

I'd opt for the thrush as well/ There are a few web sites play bird songs so maybe google one and have a listen.