What was that night-time bird call? (UK) (1 Viewer)

[pigsonthewing]

I have just been out into my North Birmingham garden, and heard, high overhead, a bird-call. It consisted of four repeated, staccato notes, a bit like a squeaky dog toy. It came again after a couple of seconds, then again, each time further away.

Any ideas what it might have been?

 

[Tim100]

I have just been out into my North Birmingham garden, and heard, high overhead, a bird-call. It consisted of four repeated, staccato notes, a bit like a squeaky dog toy. It came again after a couple of seconds, then again, each time further away.

Any ideas what it might have been?

Staccato and squeaky I would say Blackbird.

 

[aikidoka]

Also, Woodcocks make a weird squeaky noise when they're roding.

 

[lou salomon]

whimbrel? (high overhead, staccato)

 

[Stewart J.]

Yo all, on subject of Whimbrel an old North Northumbrian name was "seven whistler" derived from its call.

Stewart

:bounce:

 

[TWM]

What about Oyster Catcher?

 

[KnockerNorton]

Displaying moorhen? They go on noctural flights. Also water rail.

 

[Tim100]

What about Oyster Catcher?

I would describe an oystercathcer as more of a whistling sound.

 

[Steve Jones]

Also, Woodcocks make a weird squeaky noise when they're roding.

I'd agree with aikidoka. The repeated squeaky four notes sound about right for Woodcock.
Was it near dusk?

 

[Steve Jones]

Sorry, just re-read Andy's posting - I presume 'he'd just been out in the garden at nearly 11pm. Definite Woodcock!

 

[Ghostly Vision]

I don't think Woodcock, as they have a quiet call that is only really heard properly at relatively close distance.

If it sounded somewhat Coot-like, it may have been Black-tailed godwit.

If it was whistled, it could well be Whimbrel, though they always sound more trilling than staccato four-toned.

If someone can let me know how to upload sound files, I will add them to the thread.



GV

 

[Andrew Rowlands]

I don't think Woodcock, as they have a quiet call that is only really heard properly at relatively close distance.

If it sounded somewhat Coot-like, it may have been Black-tailed godwit.

If it was whistled, it could well be Whimbrel, though they always sound more trilling than staccato four-toned.

If someone can let me know how to upload sound files, I will add them to the thread.



GV

Agree with you on the Woodcock, GV - any background noise would be likely to drown out their quiet utterings.

You would need to link to a sound file as they are not allowed to be uploaded by the Forum software.

Andy.

 

[RockyRacoon]

How about Meadow Pipit?