Anonymous12321 Posted November 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Ok. So I was outside when I heard a whistling. Of all the whistling things I have read about here this one is a lot different. The other encounters have had a horrible high pitched whistling. The sound I heard was eerie but beautiful. It was almost like a flute. I whistled back. We whistled back a forth for a bit before I could not hear it anymore. After a little bit It happened again. It happened for a while until it just never came back. Got any explanations? I check the site every like half hour so I will most likely respond. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka CAT Posted November 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Birds, in general, will keep answering back to me as long as I'll try to imitate them, whereas some birds, notably Mockingbirds, like to imitate sounds they hear, e.g. our whistling for livestock at their feeding times. Edited November 10, 2017 by aka CAT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 10, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 10, 2017 My mom told me that but it sounded like a flute. kinda like this. Only a different tune. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka CAT Posted November 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The reason I mentioned Mockingbirds is because any one of them can have a large and elaborate repertoire. Perhaps you heard a flutist or a Mockingbird who is regularly within ear shot of a musician's practicing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted November 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 10, 2017 You really should start to record at least audio of this kind of stuff. Someone on here would probably be able to identify the culprit. Even an older mobile phone would likely do the trick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted November 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2017 What part of the world is this happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted November 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Anonymous12321 said: My mom told me that but it sounded like a flute. kinda like this. Only a different tune. Try some of the samples of Thrush song on this page and please let us know if you identify your avian serenader (samples at the bottom of the page). https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush/sounds Have you seen any of these birds around your home lately? https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/northeastern-woodland-bird-songs/ Edited November 11, 2017 by Merc14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejarma Posted November 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Anonymous12321 said: Got any explanations? tinnitus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 11, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 11, 2017 huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 11, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted November 11, 2017 29 minutes ago, Merc14 said: Try some of the samples of Thrush song on this page and please let us know if you identify your avian serenader (samples at the bottom of the page). https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush/sounds Have you seen any of these birds around your home lately? https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/northeastern-woodland-bird-songs/ Edited 19 minutes ago by Merc14 Thanks but the thing I heard was a LOT different then that. And I have not seen a bird like that around my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 11, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted November 11, 2017 2 hours ago, stereologist said: What part of the world is this happening? North America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 11, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted November 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Timonthy said: You really should start to record at least audio of this kind of stuff. Someone on here would probably be able to identify the culprit. Even an older mobile phone would likely do the trick. I totally would because I hear it like every day. But I have no idea how I would get it on this computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted November 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, Anonymous12321 said: I totally would because I hear it like every day. But I have no idea how I would get it on this computer. It is NOT a Bigfoot, that creature does not exist, it is almost definitely a bird but could be a frog as well. Record it with your phone or iPad or whatever device you have and post and mp3 here and we can help search out the source. If you can narrow down your region like Northeast, southwest etc. it would help but isn't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted November 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Anonymous12321 said: North America Thanks. The suggestion of a mockingbird is quite good. These birds are often listened to by birders to learn what other birds are in the area. If you get a recording you'd be amazed at how quickly a birder can identify the species. Even a rough imitation made to a birder can get you the species. See if there is a local bird club in the area. Someone might be interested in helping you out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 11, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted November 11, 2017 8 hours ago, stereologist said: Thanks. The suggestion of a mockingbird is quite good. These birds are often listened to by birders to learn what other birds are in the area. If you get a recording you'd be amazed at how quickly a birder can identify the species. Even a rough imitation made to a birder can get you the species. See if there is a local bird club in the area. Someone might be interested in helping you o Thanks! Like I said it sounds EXACTLY like the flute except a different tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 11, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted November 11, 2017 10 hours ago, Merc14 said: Record it with your phone or iPad or whatever device you have I have no idea how I would record something and get it on this computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted November 11, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Anonymous12321 said: Thanks! Like I said it sounds EXACTLY like the flute except a different tune. The tune is what is important. Different species sing different tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterScape Posted November 11, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Bigfoot has been known to whistle to attract mates. You must be attractive to bigfeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted November 11, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2017 13 hours ago, Anonymous12321 said: North America Can you narrow it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenemet Posted November 11, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Might also be an "aeolian harp" effect by the wind and something local: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolian_harp Could also be distant music from someone's radio. Walk toward it next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted November 11, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I'm not American but I've heard a Veery Thrushes full repertoire they can sound future like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agishe Posted November 12, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Owls sometimes utter strange sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 12, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted November 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Sakari said: Can you narrow it down? Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 12, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted November 12, 2017 23 hours ago, AlterScape said: Bigfoot has been known to whistle to attract mates. You must be attractive to bigfeet Lol XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous12321 Posted November 12, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted November 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Agishe said: Owls sometimes utter strange sounds Well, there are a couple problems with that. I heard it in a swampy area with no trees. And it was almost noon when I heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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