That distinctive song cascading from the treetops—starting slow, accelerating, then ending with a flourish—signals the male Chaffinch is ready for spring's possibilities. As we reach early March, these colourful songsters are hitting their stride, with males perched prominently to broadcast their musical credentials to potential mates. Look for that characteristic head-flick as he sings, putting his whole body into each performance. While common across British gardens and woodlands, there's noth