In Hilliard, west Columbus, I have a similar Robin male, which sings
constantly in the same manner: he sounds like a Tufted Titmouse! I see it
all the time, perched on top of a condo roof. My guess is that it's also a
lonely male, not capable of finding a female. Maybe because it's song is
not "robin" standard (he really sounds "bad" robin wise), or the territory
is relatively poor. Once a while another male (which sings like a real
Robin) comes in his territory, bet never for long; since the "bad-singer"
never stops singing.

Habitat is a new condo complex, with very few scattered trees. I would say,
not good habitat material, even for a Robin.

On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 2:44 PM, Joanne Konst <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> On 6/28/2015 11:31 AM, Kathy Shank wrote:
>
>> We have been hearing a bird song which consists of the same five notes
>> repeated over and over again from dawn till dark.  It does sound
>> thrush-like, but is not typical of any of the thrushes in this area except
>> possibly for a Robin.  I have never heard this song/call come from a Robin
>> though.  It doesn't match recordings on the Cornell site.  It starts
>> mid-range, then up, then mid, then down, then mid.  There is no answering
>> call.  My thought is that is a lonely male Robin desperately seeking a
>> mate.  The habitat consists of very large, old maples and other tall,
>> mature tress in a neighborhood about 1/4 mile from the Cleveland
>> Metroparks.  If it would EVER STOP RAINING we might see this bird.  Always
>> seems to be in the upper third of trees.  Any thoughts?
>>
>>
> Red eyed vireo comes to mind.  I remember camping under a large tree
> with a vireo above, singing morning to night.  I love birds, but this
> vireo drove me nuts!
>
> Joanne Konst
> Columbus
>
>
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