Expert: Roger Lederer - 6/13/2004

Question
Hi Roger , thanks very much for swift answer.
To fine-tune a tad, can you tell me, [or is it possible to find out] which particular bird apertains to which region [s] ?
Ie ENGLAND
HERTFORDSHIRE
WALES
SOUTHEND etc

Thanks ahgain
and have a good one
regards
Pete






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Followup To
Question -
Hi Roger
My mother has always wondered what type of bird 'starts' the 'morning chorus' or 'dawn chorus' as we've heard it called.
Is it a particular type, depending on region [we live in England], or is it random, and/or ideed, does anyone know?
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Have a good one
Pete.

Answer -
Every location in the world has a morning chorus and a different bird begins it, depending on the geographical location. Every bird has a threshold of light intensity at which they begin to sing and although the light may vary depending on cloud cover, and thus the time of the morning chorus, the same bird begins it, but it will be a different bird in different locations. For more information on wild birds, see www.ornithology.com. Roger Lederer

Answer
Not really, from my perspective and location. There are too many variabilities. In one area around your house it might be one bird species, but over the next hill it might be another. Best thing to do is to talk to a local birdwatching group or person who knows the local birds. Roger Lederer