[Tweeters] strange owl calls

[Steve Hampton]

Thanks all-- fascinating how it sounded like it was coming from up in a
Doug fir, but weird sounds can be deceptive. I encourage all to check out
the Lance Benner webinar I previously mentioned for other strange owl-like
calls in the woods.



On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 7:43 AM Zora Monster <zoramon at mac.com> wrote:


> Dan,

>

> That sounds like a pika to me.

>

> Zora Dermer

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

> On May 22, 2021, at 10:28 PM, Dan Reiff <dan.owl.reiff at gmail.com> wrote:

>

> Steve,

> Were you near any talus slopes and at a higher elevation when you recorded

> the sounds?

> Sounds a lot like a Pica.

> Dan Reiff

> MI

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

> On May 22, 2021, at 9:55 PM, Steve Hampton <stevechampton at gmail.com>

> wrote:

>

> 

> I highly recommend this recent webinar by Lance Benner about strange owl

> calls, sounds that may sound like owls (e.g. chipmunks, solitaires, quail,

> etc), and other owl vocal habits.

>

> It was sponsored by LA Birders and is focused on southern Calif mountains,

> but most of the species occur up here.

>

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOcfXRNPWEA&t=1803s

>

> On a related note, I'm still seeking feedback on a strange call I recorded

> on a summer morning east of Snoqualmie Pass nearly three years ago. It's at

> https://www.xeno-canto.org/490943.  Even Lance didn't know what it was.

>

> thanks,

>

> --

> Steve Hampton

> Port Townsend, WA

> *Qatay, S'Klallam territory*

>

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-- 
Steve Hampton
Port Townsend, WA
*Qatay, S'Klallam territory*
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