Can someone please help my identify a bird by sound. I've heard this bird all around the waters on the central coast, especially at Norah Head lighthouse, but have NEVER been able to see who the voice belongs to.
It is a whistle that starts mid range (almost unheard) and goes long, then ascends quickly to a high short note.
I've just found this site by looking for the owner of another bird I was just having my kids listen to in bed (discovered its a Boobook owl) and I think I've listened to all the sound files on the site now and still cant identify that whistler.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Two suggestions:
Brandon (aka ihewman)
That's it! The whip bird. Thank you so much Brandon and now I know what to look for too.
Hi, New here and my first post.
The whip birds are wonderful to listen to. We have a family living at the bottom of our block. Whilst very seldom seen we do get lucky sometimes. The babies are a treat to hear them learning the whip sound. They do a very shaky version.
Nice roz. Roughly where is your block?
Hi Woko,
We are in Nambour. Our street backs on to national park so the birdlife here abounds. I think we are very lucky (mind you I don`t say that when the cacophony starts up at 4am in the summer).
Thanks, Roz. Sounds great.