Common Bulbul
audio, wildlife posted by listentoafrica on Jun 2nd, 2009
This has been our daily alarm call here in Agadir. This individual sits in the palm tree straight opposite our balcony and sings away until just after dawn, when other ambient noises increase. It only starts again in the evening, and then only briefly. We got a decent visual identification and we’re almost certain it’s a Common Bulbul; our slight doubts arise because this individual sounds quite different to the other Common Bulbuls we’ve heard here.
Species: Pycnonotus barbatus
Common name (English): Common Bulbul
Date and time recorded: 05:10 local time, 28th May 2009
Location: Apartment balcony, Agadir, Morocco (view on map)
Copyright: Listen to Africa
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Amazing sounds this bulbul
how much nicer than my alarm clock. i’m loving the sound blogs xx
Vero and Daf – yes it is amazing! I enjoyed each morning waking up to its singing. Huw x
I read your blogs and look at your photos with great interest and awe but without even a hint of envy since I can’t think of anything worse for me than cycling that far in the heat (well – ok – maybe running!)… but it’s the sounds of the wildlife that turns me green! :-)
Thanks Lisa – The cycling in the heat isn’t that bad, especially if you stop (in the shade) as often as I do to enjoy the suroundings. It’s when you stop and sit quietly that the place comes alive. But I do agree with you regarding running (stupid) !
Huw