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?
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
I hope the above helps.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Thank you for the information. Tried Merlin but didn't recognise it.
I've now attached the recording. Thank you again.Play this audio clip
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
Play this audio clip
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
Thanks TeeJay,that was useful
I agree with TJ - I was listening to two, possibly 3 youngsters last week food begging
Cin J
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.
Thank you.