what is this sound?

[mr. piper]

what exactly makes the sound:

    "TOOWHIT TOOWHOO"

[kick3m0n]

a human trying to do an impression of an owl.

[Quizmonster]

Two owls. According to a recent Bill Oddie bird-watching programme on TV, the first sound is one owl and the second is a different bird responding.

[FP]

QM has just posted what I was about to reply.

[Cetti]

As QM says the sound is made by a pair of owls - Tawny Owls. You can see and hear them on this RSPB site.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/t/tawnyowl/index.asp

[Quizmonster]

Sorry about our bit of synchrography, FP. Better luck next time! Nice site, Cetti...it's now in my 'Favourites'. Thank you.

[smudge]

Yes it is a good site Cetti. You must have known that I collect all kinds of owls - of the rustic ornament kind of cousre. They are such fascinating creatures to watch & listen to, especially in the dead of night.

[smudge]

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