For the Android users, there’s a cool app on F-Droid called whoBird that identifies bird songs/squawks. Its ace.
Baku@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Question for the wildlife people:: I can hear an owl hooting outside. It’s 2pm. I’ve not generally known owls to hoot at this time, although I know some don’t always sleep all day. Just feeling like a hoot? Mating call? Injured? Overheating?
Very distinct “Hoot-hoo-hoot”. Always in triples, second one slightly shorter (fractions of a second) than the first and last one. It’s been intermittent since I woke up about 8:30. Been going about 15 mins this time
DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Baku@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Upvotes for the F-Droid love alone!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
It might be a dove. Does it sound like this?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Love those doves.
Baku@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Omg that’s exactly it! Whichever one lives in the tree seems to only be doing the part from :06-:10
TIL the thing I’ve thought was an owl I’d actually just a dove! Had no clue they made that noise. Guess I need to brush up on what exactly an owl sounds like. Thanks raven!
Pilk@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Fun fact: I’m originally from “the country” and had never heard these birds outside of Melbourne. Their sound strongly triggers the memories/feelings of suburban Melbourne which is kinda funny.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
I recommend the Museums Victoria Field Guide app. It has most animals you are likely to encounter, and includes recordings of bird calls.