article_snippet: The wren (left) and blue tit (right) are among the favourites to win the prize when voting ends on May 7 .
article_snippet: More than 70,000 people voted for a British shortlist and there are now six weeks to choose which bird should represent America.
article_snippet: Will the Kingfisher be top of the tree after the vote?
article_snippet: Mr Lindo said Mr Lindo will be speaking to the Government once the public has voted to see if the winner can officially be made Britain's national bird.
article_snippet: Mr Lindo said: 'I want to encourage the great British public to vote for the bird that best represents all that is great about this nation. '
article_snippet: Although Mr Lindo says Mr Lindo is supposed to remain
article_snippet: impartial Mr Lindo claims Mr Lindo vote would go to the blackbird whose birdsong reminds Mr Lindo of growing up and 'lazy, hazy sunny days'.
article_snippet: Vote at www.votenationalbird.com before May 7.
highlights_snippet: The robin, wren and blue tit have all made it on to a shortlist for the vote .
  
highlights_snippet: Tens of thousands expected to vote, with hen harrier a dark horse to win .