In the latest episode of our mini series How to Listen to Birds Stephen is visiting RSPB Scotland’s Baron’s Haugh reserve.

Senior Conservation Officer Toby Wilson is his guide as he encounters the bewildering array of noises a Great Tit can make.

There’s also a chance to focus on one of the sweetest songs in the wood, the Robin. Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs are singing loudly.

Toby also offers his expert take on why birds sing and the risks involved.

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Bird ID including song https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/a-z

In Episode 3 of our miniseries How to Listen to Birds Stephen is visiting RSPB Scotland’s Abernethy nature reserve. Assistant Warden Ewan Craig is his guide as they take a walk through the stunning pine forest. There’s noisy Goldcrests making a sound that belies their tiny size. Ewan has an odd way to remember the song of the Chaffinch. And the pair luck out with a pine forest specialist, Crested Tit.

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There's more about Bird ID including help with birdsong here https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/a-z

Visit Loch Garten
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-garten-abernethy

Stephen takes a trip to RSPB Scotland's Loch Leven nature reserve. Site manager Vicky Turnbull and Assistant Warden Darran Dixon are on hand to help him identify what is singing in the woodland.

There's a little bird with a loud voice, a melodic warbler and a thrush with a complex song.

Stephen also hears about some odd nesting decisions by Blue Tits at the reserve and discovers which bird sounds like a squeaky bike pump.

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Find out more about Loch Leven nature reserve here https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-leven
Birdsong info on the RSPB website https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/a-z