fishinchicks Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 The hubs and I were working out in the farm yard this morning, and heard a few birds making noises that sounded like water dripping into a bucket. He was looking at the hydrant, which was not running, until I told him those were birds. Didn't see them, since they were holed up in the pine above the pet's water dishes. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeKen Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Try searching for a brown-headed cowbird call. Part of their call fits your description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 +1 for brown headed cowbirds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinchicks Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 When I listened to the calls on three of four sites, it didn't quite match. There is no shrill whistle on the end, and no chattering coming from the trees. Could it be that they don't always complete the "typical" song? The sound is so much like dripping water, it is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinchicks Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 After it warmed up a bit yesterday, the birds were more active and flying between trees. Definitely a brown headed cowbird. I had just never heard them quite like what they sounded like yesterday. It was pretty neat.Thanks for the help, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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