1:00am Monday morning working on the computer I heard in our back yard a bird that sounds like its trying to clear its throat. It was a harsh, moderately deep-pitched, rattle-type call note that lasted for just about one second. Something like, "khrraaaak". It reminded me somewhat of a cuckoo sp., or wren sp. call note, but instead of individual chatter notes strung togerther, this was one, single note. The bird repeated this note three times with about a 1-2 second pause in between each call. After about 30 seconds it made the same call - again three times with 1-2 second pause between. After about 1-2 minutes it made the three calls again, then either moved on or started to sleep.
I live in Marshall, MN on the northwest end of town. We get a lot of birds flying overhead - perhaps because all the green-space from the airport is less than 1 mile away - and have the only yard in our new development with thick shrubs and running water. No idea what this bugger is, so if anyone can provide some direction that would be great. Thanks. Roger Schroeder p.s. Anyone interested in helping serve on the MOU Board? Call me at 507-537-0047
