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Trying to identify a call - possibly owl.

7 years ago

This is a call I've heard for years around my neighborhood (which is in town, but lot of tree groves). It sounds like an owl, but I only hear it in daytime. Here is a recording. There is some background traffic noise and a higher-pitched bird in with it, but it's the deep hooting I'm trying to identify.

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popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)

7 years ago

The only thing I hear is a dove. Of course I may not be catching the sound you hear. There was a lot going on. :-)

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Donnie
Original Author
7 years ago
I guess it is a dove. I'm embarrassed, but I didn't have any idea that's how they sounded. Thanks!
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popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
7 years ago
Please don't be embarassed. The fact that you heard it, were attentive to it, noticed it and cared enough to find out more about it is outstanding! So many people would never even notice or care. Now you've got the birding bug. Keep going!

One of the most interesting bird sound to me is the Nighthawk. He circles late in the day at almost dusk making a very distinct single deep screech. But the most amazing thing about him is that in attempt to attract a mate, he will fly very high, then close his wings completely and plummet straight downward toward earth. At a certain point, he will force open his wings and as they hit the air they make a roaring sound like a lion. Incredible!
Donnie thanked popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
Donnie
Original Author
7 years ago
My goodness! That’s fascinating. Thanks for the information and encouragement. :-)
catherinet
7 years ago
popmama.....are you sure that's not a woodcock? Unfortunately, we haven't had nighthawks around here for a long time, but that's what woodcocks do too. How nice of you to encourage Donnie. There's no question here that is silly or not worth asking! And I agree......keep birding!
popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
7 years ago
Catherinet, do you mean the sound in Donnie's recording or my experience with the roaring sound? If you meant the roar, I can say for certain that it is a nighthawk. I don't know much about woodcocks. Those aren't in my area. But if they do that same thing, then good to know!
catherinet
7 years ago
Hi popmama........I meant the sound you described. I've never heard a roaring type sound when the male woodcock dives, so you're probably right that you have nighthawks. I'm envious! I don't understand why we don't seem to have them anymore. We do have woodcocks though, who seem to sound a lot like the nighthawks while they're cruising overhead. Even those, though, aren't as common here as earlier. Same goes for bobwhites. I hope it's just a normal variation thing, and not like the "canary in the coal mine". You're so lucky with your nighthawks. What cool birds! (But aren't they all?) :)

I did want to ask Donnie.........did you speed up that recording? I've just never heard doves singing that fast.

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