I need to know the name of this bird! (1 Viewer)

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breeksy

New member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #1

Hi all

I live in Shetland, and on a recent visit to Whalsay, became aware of a bird that creates a noise as it flies downwards, due to the air passing through it's feathers.

I am going slightly daft trying to remember the name of it. Anyone?

There's a B in it, the next time you are up this way

 

Phil Carter

Well-known member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #2

Snipe.

Phil

 

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breeksy

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• Jul 20, 2011

• #3

Thank you! You know, I thought it was, but when I did an obviously poor attempt at a google for it, I couldn't find any mention of the sound.

If you're ever in Shetland, I'll get you a pint

 

eagle golden

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• Jul 20, 2011

• #4

Definatly snipe the sound is caursed by air rushing through the outer tail feathers. MC