what is this bird?

[paufor]

Can anyone tell me what bird sings and sounds like what I can only describe as a squeky bicycle wheel. I have one near to me that sings (at this time of year) for hours. I have looked in every bird book, visited sites which plays bird calls. Please does someone know

[Bellringer]

Sounds as though it may be a blue tit. They have a boring squeaky song.

[Cetti]

The Dunnock's song has been likened to an unoiled trolley wheel, paufor, so have a listen to this and see what you think.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/d/dunnock/g allery.asp

Another possibility is the Robin, as they sing through most of the night as well as the day.

[paufor]

Thank you Bellringer and Cetti - unfortunately they dont sound the same, they are too trilly. This is a definite squeak..........squeak..........squeak......... really loud, I have heard in my local parks, and woods. Most mornings it is just near my house and I have been out with the binocs, I am driven to know what it is!

[Fatmanfirst]

I have the same bird song outside my window on a morning, drives you barmy!! I was told it was some member of the tit family, but if you have heard them on a site and they do not sound like the real thing, then I don't know now.

[Cetti]

It sounds as though it could be the 'call' rather than the 'song' and as most birds have calls for contact, flying and just about everything this might take a while...

Let's try a few more. Does it sound as though the bird has asthma - or a bit unsure of its song. If yes, then it's the Greenfinch. This bird is very vocal at the moment and also has a rather pathetic 'cheeeeep' which it says over and over and.....

Have a listen on the RSPB site for these sounds. One of the Wren's calls sounds a bit squeaky bikey - and lastly did you notice the beginning of the Dunnock's song clip as that started with a couple of calls?

[paufor]

Have just beensearching on bird songs and have found this site www.wildsong.demon.co.uk. And I think I have found it. A GREAT TIT (it has five different sounds and number five is it. We have plenty of the tit family in our garden and I didnt think such small birds could make such a loud sound. Thank you everyone for your replies.

[paufor]

If you go on the site, would love to hear if you agree fatmanfirst.

[Cetti]

So glad you've found it - now I can go and wash my hair :-)

I've always thought it would be a good idea if birds emerged from the egg complete with ID tags, don't you agree? Not so much fun, though!

[spudqueen]

paufor - I've been on that site and had to laugh as your description of a squeaky bicycle wheel is spot on!

[paufor]

thanks to everyone again, it was my first time on answerbank and as a result I am not frustrated anymore, went out in the garden this morning and what a relief to know who was tormenting me!!!!!! Cheers everyone.