Long shot ID

[Cogs]

Hi all
I don't no if any one can help ID a bird from my description of it
I have listened to all the sounds on RSPB With nothing like it
Its one high pitched tone lasting about 3 seconds with a break of about 10 seconds
Thanks colin
PS Portsmouth area

[werdnal]

Blackbirds have a call when they have young fledgiings out and about, which is like this. I've had a quick look around online but can't find an example at the moment. I have seen it referred to as the "seee" or "ceee" call, as that is what it sounds like. They use it to warn their youngsters to keep still and quiet when there is a threat nearby.

You didn't say where you've heard it, but if there are blackbirds around, its possibly this.

I had a feeling there was a recent post about it. Its here:

Blackbird Note Info

[Cogs]

Originally Posted by werdnal

Blackbirds have a call when they have young fledgiings out and about, which is like this. I've had a quick look around online but can't find an example at the moment. I have seen it referred to as the "seee" or "ceee" call, as that is what it sounds like. They use it to warn their youngsters to keep still and quiet when there is a threat nearby.

You didn't say where you've heard it, but if there are blackbirds around, its possibly this.

I had a feeling there was a recent post about it. Its here:

Blackbird Note Info

Thanks for that Werdnal
Its still doing it and I here it from indoors
I will keep looking to see if I can ID it
colin

[htcdude]

I think I know the call the mean, it sounds like one the Starling does. I'll try and find a clip for you...


Can't find one at the moment! Starling's are great mimics, my bet would be it was a Starling.

Nige

[The Woodman]

Could it be the alarm call of Indicatus tamperus?

Their calls are varied depending on their habitat and location, causing upset when continuously trilling, warbling or peeping.

[bigdave60dog]

Originally Posted by Cogs

Hi all
I don't no if any one can help ID a bird from my description of it
I have listened to all the sounds on RSPB With nothing like it
Its one high pitched tone lasting about 3 seconds with a break of about 10 seconds
Thanks colin
PS Portsmouth area

At this time of year it is probably young Moorhens. they have driven me mad when Chub Fishing on hot days on The Warwickshire Avon many a time with their incessant squeaking. Young Dunnocks do this as well. but my guess is Moorhens.

[Cogs]

Well found out what it is
And thanks Werdnal it is a female black bird
She was sitting in the apple tree at the top making a cheeping sound
When she just started making this other sound one long piercing note about 3 seconds long 10 second break over and over again no sign of any preditore
Any way thanks all for you'r replys
Colin

[bigdave60dog]

I know the call. That is another annoying one.
Dave

[Farplace]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

Could it be the alarm call of Indicatus tamperus?

Their calls are varied depending on their habitat and location, causing upset when continuously trilling, warbling or peeping.

Lol - You could be right Woodman!