I hear this noise every night and wonder if anyone can identify. I don’t know if it is a bird or animal.
I hope you can listen to the file.
Thanks for your help. New Recording.m4a
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
I too feel a tawny owl, poss female after listening to the BTO recordings on the link below.
Tawny Owl | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
Mike
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