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Bird call at night

PeterJames
04/09/2024 22:02

Can someone help identify this bird call? I've tried many avenues but without success. Thank you in advance.

And how do I attach the sound file?

  • 0 05/09/2024 08:32

    To identify a bird call, day or night, you can search for an online site, of which there are many. Two to mention are:

    Click here for RSPB and use the search box

    Click here for Bird Song UK

    Alternatively, you can use one of  many apps via Google Play or The App Store on a smartphone

    One which some of the regulars here use is the Merlin Bird App. The RSPB also have an app to identify birds with.

    Finally, to upload a file, depending on your text/reply box layout, look for the Insert tab, located either at the  top or bottom of the text box, then follow the instructions below

    1. Select "Insert"
    2. Select "Insert image/video/file"
    3. Where it says "From" select the source, "Web (URL)/File upload/Community search"
    4. When you've made your selection, select "OK" to post/upload, or if you've selected the wrong file/link etc, then select "Cancel"
    5. To select the next file or link, start the above process again and for subsequent uploads.

    1. If you use "Web (URL)", then all you need to do is insert the link
    2. When you've made your selection, select "OK" to post/upload, or if you've selected the wrong file/link etc, then select "Cancel"
    3. To select the next link, start the above process again and for subsequent uploads.

    I hope the above helps.

    Mike

    Flickr: Peak Rambler

  • 0 05/09/2024 12:37 in reply to Mike B

    Thank you for the information. Tried Merlin but didn't recognise it.

    I've now attached the recording. Thank you again.

  • 0 05/09/2024 14:13 in reply to PeterJames

    Hi Peter

    Almost certainly a Tawny Owl and most probably a youngish one still begging for its parents. Here's an example of one calling

    Lars Edenius, XC918303. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/918303

    The problem with Apps like Merlin and others is that they only have the most typical calls so don't cover the full range of vocalisations that many birds have.

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    Tony

    My Flickr Photostream 

  • +1 05/09/2024 19:46 in reply to TeeJay

    I agree with TJ - I was listening to two, possibly 3 youngsters last week food begging 

    Cin J

  • +1 06/09/2024 06:09 in reply to TeeJay
    TeeJay said:
    The problem with Apps like Merlin and others is that they only have the most typical calls so don't cover the full range of vocalisations that many birds have.

    Mrs PR uses the Merlin app, and every now and then, it says we have a Western Tanager in the garden. And that is with location settings activated, meaning the GPS is working and established. Yes, we know it isn't anywhere near, but it goes to show that AI doesn't always know, and in fairness to Merlin, they do encourage the user think and check by greying out that suggestion, because the natural habitat of that bird does not fit in with our location.

    Google Lens is another similar case.

    As time goes on, keep listening, keep looking, ask questions (there's a lot of people here happy to help), you'll get to the right answer quicker than you can imagine, along with the fact you'll build up your own local database of species. Also local wildlife organisations, like the RSPB, and Wildlife Trusts, are happy to help.

    A book I find very useful, though not quite pocket sized, is the DK Pocket Nature Wildlife of Britain. The index may seem confusing when it offers multiple pages to ID any species, plant, bird, animal, fish etc, but that's because it shows other similar looking species to help you get a more informed ID.

    Mike

    Flickr: Peak Rambler