Times Are A-Changing

Garden birds have finished their moult and robins are starting to sing a more soulful song

When it comes to garden birds, August is the quiet month. It’s a time of transition, and things are changing as we move into September. One sign is that robins begin to sing again as they settle into winter territories. Listen out for it – it’s not the full-force song of spring, but a quieter, more soulful, warble that seems to match autumn’s mellow feel.