It sounds like a tiny horse. No recording can compare to it though. I already checked out the Eastern Screech Owl and it wasn't it. I am in NY. Can someone tell me what this is? It is so spooky! And I heard two of them communicating. Sounds almost like a whinnying horse!
(I'm not sure if this is the right category though...)
2007-09-16 17:29:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
I'll clear this up. I should've in my question, sorry.
I live in a very small town. And there are no horses in my area. I believe it's not allowed to keep a horse like that in the backyard. And there are no fields going on for a while anyway.
There are actually two of these creatures. But you won't hear them during the day. They were responding to each-other. One is definitely in my yard and the other is far off somewhere. It's too cute. And I only hear them at night at around 11 or 12. I'll check out some owl sounds even, though it's a bit high pitched...doesn't sound like an owl.
2007-09-17 03:14:59 · update #1
If it is a bird at all, it could be one of many. Lots of birds are migrating through NY right now. Surprisingly, many birds migrate at night. They call to each other during migration, and when they land to rest. Some of the bigger birds, like herons and cranes make crazy noises.
If it's still warm at night in your area, you may also be hearing insects or frogs. Even tiny tree frogs can be incredibly loud. I've heard them make some of the strangest noises, from bird sounds to meowing.
Can't say I ever heard a frog or bird that sounded like a horse. Are you sure it's not real horses?
2007-09-16 18:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Suzi 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure that it's not a horse? There might be a horse far off...though I'd wonder why they'd cry in the middle of the night and the same time every night?
Now that I think about that, it's very odd.
2007-09-17 00:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There aren't too many birds that sing at night... Whipporwills, Nightjars... We have a crazy Mockingbird around HERE- who likes to burst out in song- at 1 AM, sometimes (I think he's lonely)... -Usually though MOST of the birds that sing at night- are Owls...
2007-09-17 00:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid on the farm there was a mockingbird that
sounded like one of our roosters. Thanks to my dad he also
wolf whistled when he could see my Mother. The only thing
I can think of is pigeons cooing at each other. If your out in
the country then I would wonder if it is foxes or coyotes
calling to each other. There sound could be described like
what your hearing. Also, ever hear peacocks calling to each
other? Hope that helps.
2007-09-17 01:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by wayne g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
due to the amount of light pollution we use you will find that quite a few birds will stay awake all night and sing robins do it all the time but cant help with a bird that sounds like that sorry
2007-09-17 04:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theres a big chance that its an OWL...or a TOAD.....or may be some big Vampire BATS.....sounds like a horse ...... I go for the TOAD.....they do sound loud and annoying
2007-09-17 02:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by niculas_22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probly just a ghost you don't have to worry about anhing
2007-09-17 00:38:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋