Song thrushes are commonly found in well-vegetated woods and gardens over all of Europe. The male sings its loud song from trees, rooftops or other elevated perches. The song characteristically repeats melodic phrases.

Corn Crakes are very secretive and are mostly heard far more often than they are seen. They are hard to flush, walking away through the vegetation. Their song can mainly be heard at night. It is a repetitive "crex crex", like two notched sticks being rubbed together. These birds mainly eat insects.

Red-backed Shrikes are great object of ornithological observations as they like to perch prominently on the tops of bushes, fence posts and telephone wires, where they have a good view of potential prey. They are also great singers. Their call a harsh 'chack'; song is a scratchy warble.

We all know the rooks, which are very sociable birds, and you are not likely to see one on its own. Their cawing "kaah" call and song of squeaks and croaks can be hear even in big cities.