Help me ID this mystery night bird? (1 Viewer)

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raterus

New member

• Apr 19, 2013

• #1

Hi folks, I'm hoping someone can help me id this bird I'm hearing after the sun goes down. I also hear it in the morning before the sun rises. I finally made a recording (It's pretty faint, but it's there), so I'm hoping someone can help me ID. Whatever they are, they are very LOUD!

Thanks!
Michael

 

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The Falcon

Registered Birder

• Apr 19, 2013

• #2

Hi raterus and welcome to the forum!

Your bird is an Eastern Whip-poor-will.

 

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raterus

New member

• Apr 19, 2013

• #3

Good to know, thanks! Now how do I get the thing to hush!

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Apr 19, 2013

• #4

raterus said:

Good to know, thanks! Now how do I get the thing to hush!

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It won't. If you're lucky, it's a migrant, and it won't stick around for very long.

 

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Jim M.

Member since 2007

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• Apr 19, 2013

• #5

raterus said:

Good to know, thanks! Now how do I get the thing to hush!

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Consider yourself lucky to be hearing one. This is a species that has suffered a dramatic population decline in recent years, and its distinctive song is much less frequently heard than it used to be. Also quite beneficial to humans, since they consume vast quantities of insects. In the meantime, earplugs should solve your problem if the bird tarries long. I find the silicone putty type work well.

Best,
Jim

 

The Falcon

Registered Birder

• Apr 20, 2013

• #6

raterus said:

Good to know, thanks! Now how do I get the thing to hush!

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I would be glad to have it near my house singing! Enjoy it... even though you may find it annoying.

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Apr 20, 2013

• #7

The Falcon said:

I would be glad to have it near my house singing! Enjoy it... even though you may find it annoying.

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Normally I would agree with this sentiment. However, the migrant that stopped near my house, and I mean *near*, kept waking me up the one night it was around. Closed windows don't attenuate a nightjar's calls when the bird is less than 50 feet from your ears. |=)|