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Bird Song

YOUR MISSION

Sit in silence for one minute and listen for as many different bird tweets, chirps, whistles or songs as you can.
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Mission ID: 3363 Lat: 52.59114 Lng: -1.16986
Tags: bird birds habitat cycle path cycling wildlife

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Completed: 37

There are many sorts of birds you might hear in this area, all with different songs. You can record the sounds you hear in this place then click here to listen to recordings of common British birds. Can you figure out what type of bird you were listening to?

Cycle Closer to Nature is supported by Arla's Kids Closer to Nature campaign and Sustrans. Search for this location on the National Cycle Network here.

BONUS QUESTION

What other animal is the carved bird above sitting on?
Don't bother the wildlife - you're there to observe not disturb!

Risk overall: Low. This should be easy but take care.

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Rewards for this mission

Leicester Cycle Explorer

Leicester Cycle Explorer

Mission points
10
Question points
150

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