• FordPerfect
  • 14 Sep 2022 10:44 PM
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Unidentified bird call

I Live in rural Midlothian, Scotland. We're surrounded by woods and fields. This Summer I've heard an unusual Bird call a few times but haven't spotted the bird yet.

It's a very distinctive 'Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow'  call, heard only in the daytime and I assume the bird is sitting in the tree when making the call. It'll repeat a few times over a number of minutes. Going by the depth of the call I'm guessing it'd be about Wood Pigeon size.

Any help much appreciated! Let me know if you have any questions!

  • TeeJay

    Without a recording we are into guessing territory based on your description. My first suggestion would be the call of a Stock Dove which approximates to your description. Have a listen to recording below to see if you think I might be on the right track.

    Stuart Fisher, XC32006. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/32006

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    Regards,Tony

    My Flickr Photostream 

  • FordPerfect
    Hey TeeJay

    Thanks for your response. The stock Dove sounds similar but the call I'm hearing is a higher pitch and less of a hoot/cooing sound. Imagine you said 'Bow Wow!' like a like you would for a dog noise description, like that 'wow' sound but higher pitched and slightly quicker!
  • ItisaRobbo
    Nuthatch?
  • FordPerfect

    Just listened on rspb and I'm afraid not, too shrill and not big enough sounding. It almost sounds tropical! I'll try recording my best impression which my wife thinks is pretty good!

  • FordPerfect

    Bird Call wow.aac

  • ItisaRobbo
    Thanks. I am not going to be able to help, though I am sure you nailed it!
  • FordPerfect
    Ha! It's an oddity alright, a friend suggested a possible exotic escapee? I'm going to make a big effort to record and spot it next time.
  • ItisaRobbo
    I think an escapee is a good shout. Certainly not something I have heard before, bird or mammal.
  • TeeJay

    In reply to FordPerfect:

    Thanks for your attempt at mimicking the call. I'm afraid I can't offer any further suggestions either.

    ____________________________________________________________________

    Regards,Tony

    My Flickr Photostream 

  • ChrisLL
    Sounds exactly like one I've just heard in Strathmiglo, Fife. Pity no-one has identified it yet. I'll keep trying though.