Stange noise from the woods......

[rich88401]

Hi all,

Late last night/early morning I started hearing an intermittent shreiking sound coming from the wood which backs onto my house.

Here's the audio clip taken from my mobile phone (out of the window!) which has been slightly amplified but not by much.

unusual noise.wav - 1.16MB

Any ideas would be appreciated.
Richard

[ellen h]

Most definitely a fox
regards ellen

[rich88401]

Originally Posted by ellen h

Most definitely a fox
regards ellen

Thanks for that,

I've noticed quite a few of them about the area recently. The noise went on like that for around 20 minutes but was obviously moving about as the sound got louder and quieter.

Regards
Rich

[Badger Watching Man]

I'd say it sounds like a muntjac barking. For such small deer they have powerful voices. They bark every few seconds and can keep it up for hours.

Whereabouts do you live? If it is in the south east or midlands there could well be muntjac about.

[Deer Stalker]

I agree with Ellen. No doubt a Fox.

[RobSutton]

I'd go for some sort of deer as well, I've never heard Muntjac but it is similar to the noises the Roe Deer are making here at the moment. I'm pretty sure it's not a Roe so Muntjac is certainly a possibility.

[Hedgehoggy]

I think Fox too!

[Helo]

The sound doesn't seem to be powerful enough for a muntjac. I live in deep woodland, surrounded by lots of muntjac,and when they bark, you know about it! Even from afar!

[thunder]

Fox for certain

henrya

[Jim Ford]

Fox - often hear them in the park at the back of the house, sounding just like the recording. They also make a horrible squealing, like something being killed, but I think this might be fighting.

Jim