Hello, I was stood outside admiring the stars and I heard this. Got me quite excited. Is this an owl? (Sounded far away so isn’t super loud)
Owl.m4a
Owl refined.m4a
I think may be slightly easier to hear as I’ve edited it slightly
Very difficult to hear, even through the headphones.
Mike
Flickr Peak Rambler
In reply to Mike B:
In reply to Dave - CH:
Ellis, hope you don't mind but I've worked on your recording, as I have some experience of audio editing and mixing, and have increased the volume and reduced the 'hiss' leaving a more audible sound file. The file now consists of a 30-second loop.
I think it sounds similar to a Tawny Owl but will wait for others with more experience of owls to write their thoughts.
Click here to play this audio clip
Great work rspbailey!
I'm anything but an owl expert, but do hear Tawnies most nights (including on the last three evenings) and at most points in the year (when they're vocal). Not a Tawny for me; not, in fact, sure that it's a bird. The first of the three calls (if I'm correct in hearing three) is too hoarse. The second and third (so, the similar) calls are pretty much single notes. So, not a Tawny call I know.
Dave
Good to know, Dave I need to gen up on my owl calls there's no doubt - cracking birds though.
In reply to rspbailey:
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can