night bird id

[anniekat]

hi, i know that this is going to sound really vague - but last night i was awakened by a bird noise. i will try and 'explain' it. a high single note followed by 3 short lower pitch notes. this was repeated 5 or 6 times. i've put it down as a little owl. i have checked all the 'night birds' on my birdguide dvd, but nothing sounds quite the same. any other suggestions! annie

[Shrike]

i'm thinking dunnock but really not sure , i know a robin will start singing when it sees any light even a security light but this doesnt sound like a robin , sorry i cant be more help.

[nightshade]

Originally Posted by anniekat

hi, i know that this is going to sound really vague - but last night i was awakened by a bird noise. i will try and 'explain' it. a high single note followed by 3 short lower pitch notes. this was repeated 5 or 6 times. i've put it down as a little owl. i have checked all the 'night birds' on my birdguide dvd, but nothing sounds quite the same. any other suggestions! annie

Most birds have a repetoire of calls for different situations, your first instinct would probably be right

[anniekat]

thanks for those suggestions - definitely more 'owly' than garden bird - so maybe i will put it down as a little owl. we occasionally get them around here.

[tigertom]

Sounds like a little owl to me and can be quite loud for size of the bird
MIKE