Early morning birdcall

Hello Ann,

Welcome to Australia and I hope you enjoy the sight and sounds of all our beautiful birds while you are here.

I agree with David, I’m inclined towards a Grey Butcherbird. Interestingly enough, early morning Grey Butcherbird song causes more queries to my website than any other bird. Must be the type of sound that penetrates the general ambient noise well.

Have a listen on my sound page www.graemechapman.com.au/library/sounds.php?c=46%p=229. The second and third examples on that page have the sort of quality I’m referring to. They are unlikely to be exactly the same as what you have heard – the song of Grey Butcherbirds varies so much between individuals and from region to region that one day, I’m sure it will be the subject of a PhD study!!

Regards

Graeme Chapman