Bird Sounds

JANET C asked: "could anyone help me identify a bird call, I live in the uk alongside 2parks and a main road, I have a field at the bottom of my garden and have all the usual garden birds,blue tits, great tits, chaffinch,robins,grenfinch,sparrows ect, but in the trees in the field at some point throughout the day there is a bird that sounds like it's cackling like a crazy laugh iv'e looked through binoculars but i cant see it i dont know how else to explain it before i have to buy a bird sounds cd has anyone got any idea thank you.And it is definatly a bird because sometimes it is about 5,o,clock in the morning when i hear it and there is no one about then iv'e looked"

A1: the swanky bastard! replied: "that is a couple in the field shagging!"

A2: Clarelouise replied: "sounds like a starling to me...they cackle."

A3: JsBCuz replied: "try these"

A4: L!@M replied: "Sorry, I don't live in the uk so I can't help you. Wish I could've.

Maybe it's an escaped Laughing Kookoburra?"

A5: wacky replied: "By your description I would hazard a guess at it being a "Green Woodpecker"(a beautiful shades of green, with a Red Head on the Male) hence that is why you can-not see it when looking into the tree's as they blend in well with the leaves.

You have the ideal surrounds for this bird as the tend to frequent parks and fields unlike the Greater spotted Woodpecker they can often be seen foraging on the ground,hunting or Ants and insects.

Hope this is the answer to your question."

Monkey asked: "there is this bird i hear everyday and it sounds just like a hurt cat i have seen it . it's a pretty big bird and it's like a goldish color with black spots and has a big beak? any one know?"

A1: outsideoftacoland replied: "uhhh a catbird?"

A2: XusedX replied: "maybe its a parrot and its making the sound like acat.

go outside and shout "hello" and hear if it says hello back =P

ok its too late for me, im going to bed.

its not a catbird! no catbirds are gold with black spots!"

A3: JeN replied: "Big like a peacock? They sound like cats when they call."

A4: Having fun @ 41 replied: "Catbird"

A5: pipki replied: "cat bird?"

A6: tmgirlygirl replied: "Mocking birds will do a good kitty impression."

A7: luminous replied: "they have catbirds ---don't know scientific name"

A8: blessed_thang replied: "Could be, and I'm not making this up, Catbird or a variety of cardinal. In Texas, I've had the mockingbird parrot phone rings and cats."

A9: Sue C replied: "Many birds have the ability to mimic sounds, like parrots, Mina birds or mocking birds. I found some info and a picture of a mocking bird at: "

A10: Manjusri J replied: "The white-Ballied Drngo (Dicrurus caerulescns)

Manjusri"

A11: chocoboryo replied: "Maybe a Spotted Catbird? (I didn't even know there was a bird called a catbird until now... lol...)

Pic:"

A12: margecutter replied: "It would help to know where you have see this bird (country/region)."

A13: BIGgourami replied: "catbirds do have a diagnostic call that sounds similar to a cat's meow, but aren't gold and black.

the two most common gold and black birds (in the US at least) are the evening grossbeak and the american goldfinch, try searching those birds and see if they look like what you saw.

another possiblity (unless you actually saw the bird singing) is that you heard a baby or juvenile squirrel and saw the bird, i was tricked like this when i heard what i thought to be a cat but looked up and saw a squirrels nest few babies in it."

A14: Aquila replied: "Sparrow hawks and Gos hawks make a mewing sound, especially during the breeding season or if they are young birds. I don't know about the gold colour but they do ave black spots and bars in thier plumage. do you live near woodland? even a very small patch can house sparrow hawks."

Hannahsmom2 asked: "I am from the coast in North Carolina. There is this bird that make a sound like a kitten. Everytime I hear it I look for the bird but I never know what one it is. Anyone from NC know what kind this is?"

A1: kimn570 replied: "I am from Pennsylvania, but I believe it is a catbird. We have plenty here and once at our lake house, I spent about 15 minutes looking for what I thought was a stuck kitten! It turned out to be a catbird. They are charcoal grey in color, about the size of a robin. Hope this helps!"

Your 'avin a bubble!? asked: "we can hear a bird in our garden which makes a sound just like a squeaky foot pump.what is it?"

A1: a star replied: "Probably an Oster catcher!"

A2: Dr Universe replied: "sparrow"

A3: thequiteone2006 replied: "my Mrs"

A4: James R replied: "An asthmatic pigeon"

A5: Sez Hu replied: "wouldn't someone have to know what your foot pump sounds like before rendering a meaningful answer?"

A6: dogfishperson replied: "You'll find the most common bird sounds on here. Pick the bird on the right hand side. Then click listen on the left hand side. Maybe your bird is there. (there's a couple that could match your description.)"

Melanie L asked: "i go to school during the day and dont want them to be lonly while im gone, i so figure playing some bird sounds migh help thm feel more comfortable and social.

where can i download some bird sounds for free?"

A1: Birdkeeper replied: ""Google" bird sounds- free and choose from thousands."

A2: Conure FeatherDragon replied: "I second the Googling of bird sounds. Another thing you can try is downloading from Limewire. Look for 'bird sounds', 'nature sounds' or 'Tibetan mediation music'. Meditation stuff often has gorgeous bird song put to soft music. My guys love it! I'll warn you that you may have to weed through junk to get to what you want. It's out there though!

Good luck!"

anine a asked: "I heared like bird singing outside some stores as advertisement to attract people."

A1: Cliffieduckie replied: "If you're looking for like a CD of the sounds, check mills fleet farm."

Sleepyguy asked: "It varies so much... some sound like a hawk, some like a cricket... its like a bunch of different birds but i could tell its just one.

i live in california if that helps at all"

A1: jane is fat replied: "Its probably crickets and a bird that wont shut up.

Birds can make so many fasinating sounds, they can even sound liek a gorilla sometimes with the noises they make.

Crickets make loud noises aswell at night so it probably is a mixture of crickets and a stupid bird that needs to take a good dose of sleeping pills.

Goodluck getting to sleep♥"

A2: EMKO replied: "i think its a liar bird them birds can copy any sound on earth eg machine guns other birds and animals .....just look it up on the net ***hope this helped ***"

A3: margecutter replied: "The bird most likely to be "singing" and calling all night (other than normal nocturnal birds like owls and nighthawks) is the Northern Mockingbird, who is an excellent mimic and can imitate all the sounds you described."

A4: birdgirl replied: "Sounds like a Mockingbird..I have heard them do imitations of hawks, car alarms, cell phones, and various other bird species. They are also common throughout California."

Amy27 asked: "I am looking for a website where I can download sounds of bird calls. Specifically, i am looking for owl and hawk sounds. I have a mockingbird problem I am trying to solve and need recordings of predator birds. Any suggestions?"

A1: wizkid replied: "I went on youtube or google and used a voice recorder to record bird chirping. It worked for me and my birds like it. You can type in google and they will have some good websites to download actual bird noises."

A2: crazy.carabid replied: "Here are 2 sites you can download some raptor calls from

Most are short so just set them on a loop when you're playing them.

Good luck, hope the mockingbird doesn't start imitating raptor calls !"

A3: firestarter replied: "Hi there. Though sound is important, many birds depend on very good eye sight. The sight of a fake owl will take care of your problem.http://www.pestproducts.com/prowler_owl.htm Here is a site that may help. Have a nice day."

Cowgirl seahorse rider asked: "Like a telephone ringing what kind of bird sounds like this?

I live in southern Indiana"

A1: bobthebuilderslovechild replied: "The link below talks about a bird with a sound like an old-fashioned telephone. Is it that kind of dailing sound?"

A2: Bobbie F replied: "Depends on what country you live in.

Give us Some Information."

A3: Theresa A replied: "LMAO. I'd guess you've got a playful mimic out there. While I've read that catbirds mimic other birds and make sounds like cats, we've had catbirds who have decided that making other sounds is quite fun.

One particular bird was adept at making a sound like a creeky door. We'd hear a sound like a door opening, and go to look... nothing. Eventually we caught him in the act...

It seems they have a great sense of humor."

Saint Mark Antony asked: "I heard something sounding like someone blowing into a whistle too hard, it was like a whisper...then I saw a Hawk sized bird with a reddish belly fly to the next tree.

What Kind of Bird is this? (central NC)"

A1: birdgirl replied: "Maybe a Red-shouldered Hawk..listen to thier call here:"

A2: Cougar Man replied: "Maybe a hawk or mockingbird."

sunshine girl asked: "Ok i just heard out side tons a squeaky toys but when i looked out side it was a flock of birds.

I really want to know what kind these are. at first it looked kind of like a seagul but it has a black head. now i live in nebraska and so i know it has to be migrating somewhere, i just never saw or heard anything like this.

the body was white underneth, and it sounds like a dog squeaky toy,

WHAT BIRD IS THIS???"

A1: Checkers- the -Wolf replied: "Could be a black headed gull, Bonaparte's gull, or a laughing gull. They kinda look like but young Bonaparte's seagulls have a high and somewhat nasal squeal. Maybe it was one out of the 3."

A2: texelgirl2 replied: "I would think its a migrating Tern of some sort. There are several species of Terns, and they are difficult to tell apart with out a very precise description. I would look up Terns on the internet and try to figure out which one they are."

susie asked: "also isnt he a very cleaver bird, he isnt a mimic, he learned how to talk human and has taught a bird called betty how to talk to! i always thaught that birds sound like people wen they learn to talk but this sounds like the devil whispering! also there are some good training and care tips on here!http://www.budgieresearch.homestead.com/marryher.html"

A1: tricksbricksandsticks replied: "Yes! I heard it too and I think it sounded wierd too! It does sound exactly like the devil is whispering! Don't listen to it! I wouldn't do it if I were you, maybe that's why he calls the bird Victor because the devil wants to get Victory! Just don't listen!"

A2: matt f replied: "hmmmmmmmm call me sceptic but sound like a good hoax to me although i visited a place once where 2 mynahs talked to each other and supposedly held conversations with thier keeper"

janitorkatie101@sbcglobal.net asked: "it sounds like the whistle you use, when you whistle with two fingers in your mouth."

A1: Archaeopteryx replied: "Hmmm. Hawaiian Wedgies make sounds that sound like human moans.

Boat-billed Herons communicate through vocal and mechanical sounds such as bill-pops that sound like human handclaps.

White-Throated, Chucklers, and Melodious Laughing Thrushes have calls that sound like human laughter.

Many birds that have their throats slit make sounds that resemble human screams.

The Mourning Dove makes a slight whistling sound:"

The Assassin asked: "There's this boy at my school, whenever he sees me he goes "caw caw". I asked him why does he, but he won't tell me. He knows I like him as more than a friend. So why would he be making bird sounds?

he 13..only in 6th grade

and he only do it to me but he said he dont like me"

A1: sophy replied: "do you look like a bird?"

A2: agi replied: "caw caw"

A3: JB replied: "huh?

thats just weird"

A4: Ashton B replied: "is he young.

or maybe when he tries to speak to u he cant because hes totally in luv with you.

damn just like those high school movies"

A5: yourpastlifelover replied: "He's just being an idiot. Males are good at that."

A6: plasticman33 replied: "Sounds like he might be an ignorant racist."

A7: Cory R replied: "Probably just trying to impress you by making you laugh."

A8: adam.ribbands replied: "cuz` he is retarded. (I do it too).

a way of getting attention. and bad behavior to follow."

A9: imthequeensothatmeansimflie replied: "does bird boy like u

that could be 1 thing"

A10: Kiwi replied: "Maybe he's just screwing with your brain..."

A11: ღ Tia ღ replied: "Umm, that's kinda weird. He probably either wants attention or is really immature."

A12: JB replied: "Cause he is weird....

We had a bird boy at my school too....we called him Crow Boy, he sounded just like a crow!!! He would do it thinking we like it, and of course we were only laughing at him.

Hint : Don't go out with the bird boy!"

A13: Positive P replied: "Think positive and do the same when you see him!

i think he will stop doing that soon!

Have fun and be happy in life!"

A14: twnmsk replied: "probably because he knows you like him and is 1. trying to keep your attention, 2. trying to get you away from him.

If he's not telling you, than chances are he's trying to get you to not like him.

guys can do such weird things."

A15: Hubba bubba nightmare! replied: "Make monkey sounds next time you see him."

A16: unclebud37148 replied: "he is just a goofy guy or maybe he is a bird wearing a human boy disguise...."

A17: Bubble G replied: "um.. it could be that you look like a bird... which is why he's making the sounds"

Myra asked: "I am trying to figure out what the best music would be for my parakeet. Would the radio be a good opption or would bird sounds be better? I only have one bird and I will be at school for 8 hours of the day every day. I am trying to train it to talk so I haven't gotten another keet yet. Do budies need sounds at night or in the early morning? And are there any soundsI should just plain avoid?Thanks for the help!"

A1: Shizzle® replied: "Beethoven's 9th symphony, 4th movement"

A2: all_stardusty replied: "No rock or dance coz that will get the poor thing's heart worked up...."

A3: poisson_rouge replied: "classical, or nature sounds"

A4: TaylorKnows0308 replied: "sometimes at night it can be best to throw a towel over the cage so that the bird can sleep, and during the day open your blinds and leave a soothing sounds cd on, one with sounds from the ocean or woods, just make sure it has birds chirping on the cd."

A5: paintedrain2 replied: "You can put on music for your budgie, if you'd like. I wouldn't suggest the radio though, as that music can end up exciting your bird and causing him/her to get loud. Try getting some Native flutes music, or baby lullaby music. Anything that is known to be soothing/relaxing.

At nighttime, it should be silent, and you should put a light, breathable sheet over the bird's cage to emphasize night and help the bird sleep."

A6: bound by expectations replied: "wildlife sounds or possibly classical.

unless you want them to go nuts try playing some arch enemy or system of a down"

A7: †Phoebe replied: "Country Music

its soothing, they can pickup some words, and its just good ole music :)

my animals get country all day

avoid cursing around your bird (its a kid, it picks up the bad stuff)

You can get a continous play cassette tape and record the words you want to teach your bird - say the word normal and repeat it 4 times every 3-5 seconds, then add the next word and repeat, after like 5 or 7 words, say them one at a time with 5-15 seconds between them

the problem with wildlife and bird sounds in my experience is the bird picks those up and not the words I want him saying.

enjoy"

A8: Teri S replied: "I would tune your radio to talk shows, for a day or so, where people are talking most of the day. Then maybe get a CD that can play over and over again with bird sounds, but if your trying to teach it to talk, maybe to hear the human voice would be what you need. There are talking books at the library also, where you could play them on repeat.

There are also training CD's for birds, that probably would have the words repeating over and over again, repetition is the key to training a bird. Good luck and enjoy your bird."

A9: ask me a replied: "Music i didnt think of that.....I got one of the mirrors that you can record a 20 sec message....Its neat and you can change the saying on it whenever you want.....its activated by his touch....my bird says "Whatcha dooooooing!" and kisses the mirror and says about oh 20 other little sayings and i only had him about a year."

A10: D and G Gifts Etc replied: "Hi. Any music will do. They also make this dvd for dogs for some reason birds and cats love it. Here is the website for it It plays in a loop all day. I just leave the animal planet on for my dogs. they seem happy. You can also look up music for parakeets online and download other parakeets singing. and videos of other parakeets. Good luck at school and with your little one"

A11: septembersong replied: "Camille Saint Saens "Carnival of the Animals" among other classical pieces. Also, "Peter and the Wolf", in which there is talking along with music. No rap or hard rock, please"

A12: chocoboryo replied: "Classical or softer music is probably the best. Putting on the radio or tv is probably fine. However, bird sounds are even better.

I reccomend the Birdsitter DVD, my lorikeet loves the noises on it!

No sounds at night, they need their 10-12 hours sleep. :) And avoid the early morning unless you want your budgie vocalising that early, hehe.

I don't know of any noises to avoid, birds seem to love many noises, especially if it is loud. Although I would say avoid any hurt animal and preditor noises, maybe.

As for those CDs that teach birds to talk, they are useful, when used properly. If a bird hears the same phrase over and over and over, it will just tune out or even become so sick of it that it won't want to hear that phrase again!"

A13: Sophia replied: "soft classical music"

icy_stars2003 asked: "I live on a lake in Louisiana. The last few mornings, around 5:30 am, I have been woken by a bird that sounds like a woman crying. I have also heard it in the late evening. I have listened to all the bird sounds that I can find and I can't identify it. I'm guessing an owl or dove of some sort? It is a spooky sound it makes....very lonely. The best I can describe it a....whoooooohoohoo."

A1: Pie-O-My replied: "Mourning doves make a moaning sound (that's why they're called "mourning" doves). Loons also make a sad sound, but I don't know if they live in Louisiana.

Look at this site about loons. There's a sound sample that plays when you're looking at the page."

A2: chilicooker_mkb replied: "It's a "mourning" dove. my favorite bird. As opposed to "white tail" doves that are being slaughtered by so called hunters with shotguns. She is just "cooing". Like a cat purring. she's content."

A3: margecutter replied: "If it sounds sad and spooky, it is a common loon. You can read about them and listen to them here: =&searchText=loon&GroupID=&curGroupID=1&lgfromWhere=&curPageNum=3"

A4: Avian Queen replied: "As the others have said, it could be a Mourning Dove or a Common Loon. Common Loons are in fact found in Louisiana, more commonly closer to the coast and in the WINTER. Yes, Loons love cold water. To some people, their call is a cry, and to others it is a laugh, howl, or yodel.

Mourning Doves on the other hand, are anywhere in the U.S. - yearound. Their call sounds sorta like a "whooooooOOOOO hooo hoooo hooo" in my opinion. Once you hear the call of a Mourning Dove, it is hard to mistake it for something else. I usually hear them in the mornings and late evenings too around here. Based on what you described, it is more than likely a dove, considering a Loon's call is sometimes described as a laugh - which doesn't sound very lonely to me.

Here are some audio clips of each one's call to see which is what you heard.

Mourning Dove -

Common Loon -

Well, I hoped that helped you ^_^

- Becky"

alexandriabanks48 asked: "Need help with cockatiel! Will he ever start talking? He loves to listen to bird sounds. I even made him some sounds from my voice and different things to say. Everytime I put new toys in the cage for him he alway's seems scared to go near them but after a few months he starts playing with them. Need help and or advice! Thank-you!"

A1: icheer2fly replied: "I had cockatiels and I loved them.first, get him to trust you. spend about an hour each day with your hand just sitting in the cage. don't move it. let him know that it won't hurt him. talk softly to him. he will get used to the toys but make sure you dont put to many in the cage. For the talking it takes a very verry long time but if you work hard enough saying it over and over again he will talk evintually. Trust first and the rest will follow. good luck with your bird!"

A2: Koolieo Vegan replied: "Most cockatiels never learn to talk, but you can teach them to whistle, just whistle alot as you go near his cage and he may start to whistle to!=)

As for getting him out of his cage, this might help!

It is meant for budgies, but works for other small birds to. This meathod worked with my sun conure!"

A3: Roz replied: "Ive had 3 cockies, all of them talked.

Mostly it is the male that talks

I keep the cage close to me, and cover the opposite side and sides. then I say a word over and over, about 5 min. then I ad a couple of more words kind of like hello, hello pretty boy. Keep repeating it. Do not feed the bird 1/2 hour before you begin his lessons, and then you work with him in 1/2 hour increments. Feed him a treat. do this a couple of times a day or as often as you feel like it. About 2 weeks he should start talking. I taught mine to sing the Marines Hymn and if he made a mistake he's say opps and start all over.

Getting him to come to you. First have his wings clipped by a person that knows how to do this. If he gets away from you if his wings are clipped he won't be able to fly.

Put you index finger just under his chest, and say up, when you put your finger or side of your hand there he will want to climb.

Do this every day as often as you want. He will get the idea.

then when he gets on your finger and stays there, say good bird, or what ever his name is. Then very slowly take your hand out of the cage with him on it. Hold your hand up toward your shoulder and let him hop on.

Don't make any sudden moves, as birds scare easily.

I have a halter and leash for mine (I have 2 now) I put the halters and leashes on them and we go for walks.

It takes a lot of patience. But with school being out you will have lots of time

Good Luck"

A4: ladycockatiel replied: "If your bird is not tamed then it doesn't need to come out of the cage. The bird doesn't want to come out because it feels safe inside the cage. So please don't force it out of it's safe zone. If you want a tamed bird who likes being out of the cage, go buy one from a breeder who hand feeds theirs to rehome {:O) You could try leaving the cage door open but will have to catch the bird to make it go back in if it does come out.

Sounds like you have a female bird if it is not whistleing tunes or trying to talk. Only females will tweet and never make any other sound until they are being bred with a male."

A5: Grace B replied: "Just sit or stand next to your bird's cage a lot and put your hand in the cage, but don't move it. Most of the cockatiels that talk are males. I have had a cockatiel for 5 years and my bird only whistles. Try whistling to your bird instead!"

Melissa Y asked: "My cat sometimes will coo instead of pur. He cooed alot when he was a baby. He doesn't do it as much now. Or maybe I'm just use to it. But why does he make bird noises? He's never been outside. He doesn't know what a bird sounds like."

A1: SGSAS20 replied: "haha my puppy sometimes churps like a bird.

look

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A2: catherine s replied: "Cat's actually make all sorts of sounds. They usually meow or purr. My bird meows. She has a meow off with my Bengal cat and it's really cute, but rather annoying. They can get LOUD. Wait till kitty sees a bird and starts chattering. You can visit my cats here:"

A3: statecalifornia2009 replied: "maybe youre cat has a sore throat got a bad cold or youre cat ate a poor wild bird when you were not looking ."

A4: punk_rawk_grrl replied: "It's called "trilling" and a lot of cats make that sound. My Exotic Shorthair makes it whenever you pet her and it goes up and down the scale - soooo cute!"

A5: buffylou16 replied: "I have three cats. One chatters when he sees a bird, tho he is & always has been a house cat. One other one kinda trills sometimes. She also keeps her tail curled up.

They all have their own, distinct personalities and sounds."

kathwah asked: "or animal sounds..I know how to make a Kookaburra sound..

like this...kooooooookooooooookoooooo....

magpies are cool..I had two as pets ..one could whistle I can feel a xxxx (australian beer) comming on ..to perfect pitch and wolf whistle.....

boing..boing..boing..here skippy .."

A1: Ms.Fat @ss Giraffe replied: "G'day mate!

Quack Quack ~ Australian duck

Is 'Boing' the sound a kangaroo makes, I'm not sure!"

A2: tassiequartz replied: "the magpie has a nice noise i think... dunno how to type it lol"

A3: Sangmo replied: "In Victoria, I remember coming across a lyre bird that could do the sound of a chainsaw in the distance, to perfection. Any chance that its habitat is under threat?"

A4: JuJu: The Questionable replied: "There's the gallah (spelling?)

That thing should die. Shudder. Can't stand that bird.

YAY! Another Australian :]"

A5: Regwah replied: "woolakaboo! woolakaboo!"

A6: Mary Who? replied: "kookaburra sits on the old gun tree

merry merry king of the bush is he

laugh, kookaburra, laugh, kookaburra

gay your life must be"

A7: Pocket Protectorate replied: "Yes...

Here's one I can do...perfectly...

**http%3a//www.youtube.com/watch%3fv=pEzuC5UoM8g"

A8: lidybeff replied: "How about Shiela the Stoned Cockatoo ?

She's been knocking off Simo's weed again..."

A9: shrebee replied: "we get the blacky cockys and loads of corellas flying around here,they sound like "SCREAMS"

i have a sulphacrested cocky and 2 blue tongue lizards;)"

A10: Michael A replied: "ok mate. I have no problem there. You are kind of sweet and cute but are all these blue things going to send me somewhere?"

A11: Evly replied: "Arghhh Arghhh An aussie Crow..........lol"

A12: Little Mountain Mama replied: "i may not be able to make your bird sounds, but that last video was sooo cute. LMFAO"

bootstrap asked: "weird cat noises"

A1: jjc92787 replied: "My cat does it a lot but she does it from outside the window and she usually ducks under it so the birds can't see her. It's really cute. The sound is called trilling BTW."

A2: crao_craz replied: "They aren't imitating birds. Well fed house cats don't get do much hunting. However, they have the instinct to hunt enough to get all their food by hunting. That instinct goes unsatisfied.

When the cat sees a bird he might be able to hunt, he just gets so excited he lets out little squeeks, especially if the bird is too far away or on the other side of the window.

You may also hear him clicking his teeth together. In his excitement, he is making the motions of the "killing bite" with which he severs the spine of his prey. His tail will also twitch or wave. This is just another indication of his arousal."

A3: slkchk replied: "No"

A4: speckledfrogy replied: "no, i have never heard of that before."

Sue F asked: "A new bird call in the back garden - either that or there is someone cutting a copper pipe with a hacksaw. Bird sound is heard from 4.30am ish throughout the day. Anyone any ideas?

A new bird call in the back garden - either that or there is someone cutting a copper pipe with a hacksaw. Bird sound is heard from 4.30am ish throughout the day. Anyone any ideas?

I live in South Warwickshire in the UK."

A1: smartass replied: "is that a bird..."

A2: sandy s replied: "What continent are you on? Could be a variety of birds, give us a clue where you are?"

A3: Kate J replied: "The birds are making quite bizaare mating calls at the moment. i was woken up the other night by a pair of owls, and inbetween the hoot hoots the were making like a cackling, nut cracking sound! Beats "my place or yours" !"

A4: tmarschall replied: "prolly a mocking bird"

A5: JohnRG replied: "Charlotte Church"

A6: ED SNOW replied: "This plumber is guessing at Great Tit."

A7: Bonnie "DuVall" Prater replied: "Could be a frog or one of those giant beetles (forget name).

We have a bird here in Alabama that sounds exactly like a dolphin....strange thing is...I don't believe it's originally from this area. We live in the woods and my son heard it (should've seen the look on his face) I've identified the bird making the sound and we've nicknamed it, "Full metal jacket." It's the color of bullets...lol"

A8: lianhua replied: "If you are in Britain then it is probably a Great Tit. My grandmother always used to say that they sound like squeaky bicycle pumps - so the rhythm sounds right for what you describe. They are calling a lot at the moment, probably terratorial.

If you see one compare it with the pictures on this site."

A9: Adam R replied: "could be a starling they mimic other birdcalls and pick up on other sounds too we have one that roosts in the gable end of our house and it pulls off a perfect mobile phone ring first thing in the morning! get up early one morn and see if u can find out"