I agree with Jay – there are some signature phrases for Bewick’s Wren, in particular the bell-like slow trill, “ding-ding-ding-ding,” that appears several times (at 8 sec, 16 sec, 38 sec). I think that’s what Jay is calling “Song Sparrow-like,” but I find it even more similar to the ending of Black-throated Sparrow. The rest of the song is easily within the varied repertoire of Bewick’s Wren, but in my experience virtually every Bewick’s Wren, in the west at least, throws in that bell-like slow trill at random intervals during its song.
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I’d suggest a variation on Bewick’s Wren – some of the notes have a Song Sparrow-like quality but, though I don’t hear this from all individuals, I have heard Bewick’s give those repetitive phrases.
I am here in Wisconsin where the Cardinals sing regularly. It does sound like a Northern Cardinal, but there is something missing. I have listened to this a number of times and wonder what birds out west are singing partial songs for their offspring.
I think the observers might still be editing their checklist, adding media, Etc. The Jaeger photos should be back up soon – apologies for the confusion.
