Just love that song

I'm sitting by the computer and, even with the windows closed, I can hear the nightingales singing outside.  I so look forward to this time of year - first it's the frogs and not long after we get the crickets and then the nightingales, as well as all the other birds, warbling their little hearts out.


But it's that nightingale song gets me deeper than the rest.  Right down, into my heart.  There's just something about it. 

I have friends who hate the sound because it keeps them awake at night, but I'm mesmerized by it's tone and variability.  I love the whistley parts best.    It actually sends me to sleep at night.  Doesn't disturb me at all.  To me it's a hopeful and positive song, not grating or annoying in any way.  In fact, I open the window wider at night to hear it even more clearly.  It says to me "don't worry, everything's fine, sleep well". 

If you'd like a reminder of the wonderful song of this special bird, then click on the video on this RSPB page.  That's exactly what I can hear right now.  And it's LOUD!

There's one thing that does slightly concern me.  How does this little bird keep singing 24/7, for what must be well over a week now, without getting a sore throat? 

They're real stayers, these nightingales and I, for one, love them all.

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