British wildlife recordings
Jays, recorded at Windlesham, Surrey
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Type
sound
Duration
00:02:27
Shelf mark
W1CDR0001494 BD12
Subjects
Birds
Recording date
1979/04/15
Recording locations
Rye Grove, Windelsham, Surrey: OS Grid Reference(493500,163500)
Recordist
Williams, Aubrey John
Species
Jay
Description
Several jays calling, recorded at Rye Grove in Surrey. A member of the crow family, these shy birds emit a harsh carrying screech. They are found across the British Isles, except northern Scotland, and prefer dense habitat such as broadleaved and coniferous woodland, although they have begun to move into more urban areas such as parks and gardens. Possessing a distinctly colourful plumage, jays have a particular love of acorns, although they also feed on seeds, nuts and insects.
Metadata record:
Jays, recorded at Windlesham, Surrey
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