Re: [nfc-l] head-scratcher

Benjamin et al., This one also sounds fine for Barn Owl in terms of tone, pattern, etc., and not right for Great Horned. But odd to hear it doubled like that. They usually give single, well spaced notes. best, Michael Michael O'Brien Victor Emanuel Nature Tours www.ventbird.com -

Re: [nfc-l] head-scratcher

How frequently do Barn Owls make a call that is this relatively pure-toned? Sincerely, Chris T-H On Oct 2, 2012, at 11:27 AM, Michael O'Brien wrote: Ethan, This sounds fine for Barn Owl to me. Their call frequently has a slightly rising inflection, as this one does. best, Michael Michael O'

Re: [nfc-l] head-scratcher

Hi Ethan, All, I recorded this possible Barn Owl on May 1 of last year. No Barn Owls occur in the area in which it was recorded (so presumably a migrant), but it does sound very good for this species in my opinion and definitely has a similar rising inflection. Great Horned is also a possibility a

Re: [nfc-l] head-scratcher

Ethan, This sounds fine for Barn Owl to me. Their call frequently has a slightly rising inflection, as this one does. best, Michael Michael O'Brien Victor Emanuel Nature Tours www.ventbird.com - Original Message - From: "Ethan Duke" To: "NFC-L" Sent: Monday, October 1, 201

Re: [nfc-l] head-scratcher

I was thinking Saw-whet Owl (which are migrating big time now in northeastern U.S.). I've never heard a Barn Owl do quite that call, but certainly possible KEN Ken Rosenberg Conservation Science Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology 607-254-2412 607-342-4594 (cell) k...@cornell.edu

[nfc-l] Bicknell's NFC

On Sunday morning I heard what I believe was a BIcknell's Thrush call and was wondering how reliable it was to call a Bicknell's from nfc only. Myself and Jeff Lewis were on the 6am ferry across the Currituck Sound in coastal NC. A small ferry from Currituck, NC to Knott's Island/Mackay Island.