CAPE ROBIN-CHAT'S melody, mimicry and scolding - my favourite garden bird!

Listen to the melodious songs and accurate mimicry of a Cape Robin-chat in my garden. Most people's favourite garden bird, not only because it is pretty but because it can sing so beautifully too. Hear it scold a juvenile Boomslang (tree snake) as well towards the end.
Afrikaans: Gewone Janfrederik
isiXhosa: Ugaga

[@thijslindeijer5406]

They have been here for 35 years. Breed every year without fail. Pair in the back garden and a pair in the front. First thing in the morning and the last at night. Love your work. Thank you.

[@lynetterudman]

Thanks for sharing. We are privileged to have them live in our gardens. Such special birds.

[@albertovillares2904]

A very popular bird. It looks conspicuous too 😊

[@lynetterudman]

They are shy birds but very pretty.

[@AmaNotaGogo]

wonderful, thank you.

[@lynetterudman]

Our pleasure!

[@drea7295]

Bandit mask and white eyebrows,so cute . boomslang blending in so well , lovely big eyes it has .

[@lynetterudman]

Yes! Thank you!

[@hauvrou]

Thank you! I love these little guys. My pair have started bringing their baby to my garden for mealworms recently too, they are such dedicated parents!

[@lynetterudman]

Wonderful! They are special little garden birds.

[@soniawillats4358]

What an AMAZING recording; film and sound. Thank you, Lynette

[@lynetterudman]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@thijslindeijer5406]

I have one in my garden. Playing your video challenges it. Sings right back and approaches a lot closer.

[@lynetterudman]

Shame, don't stress it out. It thinks it is a rival. Let is live in peace in your garden.

[@gabriellew6467]

Such attractive little birds with a large variety of vocal interaction.

[@lynetterudman]

True, they are brilliant mimics. So glad I could catch the mimicry on video.

[@adeleelzinga]

My favorite bird by far. I didn’t know they mimicked other birds 🙌🏻. I couldn’t cope with a snake in my garden 👀🏃🏼‍♀️

[@lynetterudman]

They are most people's favourite garden birds. I love them.

[@Rainspider.]

So interesting, great recording Lynette 🎶

[@lynetterudman]

Thanks for listening

[@dingamandinga7114]

One of my favourite visitors in our garden.
Beautiful range of melodies from a very busy bird

[@lynetterudman]

Many thanks. Incredible what a large range of sounds they can make, besides their beautiful song.

[@polecat711]

The nicest sound at dawn ! Thanks for sharing

[@lynetterudman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@49andries]

Is dit dieselfde as 'n Jan Frederik?

[@lynetterudman]

Ja, dis 'n gewone janfrederik

[@birdlover7690]

Love your videos

[@lynetterudman]

Thanks! Inspires me to make more.

[@Stopcolonizinglebanon]

❤

[@lynetterudman]

Glad you enjoyed it.