Bird that sounds like a squeaky gate
Trigirl
19th December 2006, 04:42 PM
I know this is a well known kiwi bird as I remember my friend talking about it when I was here in feb. So does anyone know what its called. It makes an incessant squeaky noise like a rusty gate.
One has taken up residence outside the window and I'd really like to be able to address it by name next time i swear at it :)
Carol
19th December 2006, 04:55 PM
It's a tui.....
most people love 'em.
hmmmm
:uhoh
jo-and-jeff
19th December 2006, 09:14 PM
... I'd really like to be able to address it by name next time i swear at it...
Funny, I've been thinking more along the lines of "where can I find a gun shop?"
Jo
;)
The Hodges
20th December 2006, 08:02 AM
You won't like this link (http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/sound/tui2.wav) then. ;)
Trigirl
20th December 2006, 09:01 AM
thats the little so and so.
no sign of it today - probably cos it chucking it down!
spudulike
20th December 2006, 09:19 AM
Do you really all find the sound of Tui's annoying? :D
We have lots near us and I just love their song!! It'll be a sound I really miss when I go back home.....
Whilst we're on the subject of birds - does anybody know which bird makes an almost 4 part descending song? I know that sounds odd but if you've heard it you'll understand what I mean. Don't find it annoying, just curious.....
L :)
jonSE
20th December 2006, 10:13 AM
Don't seek to cure the symptoms - cure the source of the problem. Tui's are great mimics. Find the gate that is squeaking and oil it. In a few weeks the Tui will stop mimicing the squeak.
We had a pair that visited often especially when the Kowhai trees were in bloom, they used to mimic door bells, telephones, car alarms - you name it. One of the things I really miss about NZ.
KerryS
21st December 2006, 09:46 AM
I love the Tuis and their odd little songs. My house is even called Tui Lodge and has a window in the door with Tuis etched into the glass. (Very twee but was there when I moved in!)
StevieD
21st December 2006, 09:57 AM
Are they like the NZ version of Minah birds then??? Sound cool, although I'll reserve judgement for when I am being woken by them at some unholy hour :laugh
Debbie P.
22nd December 2006, 12:12 AM
Whilst we're on the subject of birds - does anybody know which bird makes an almost 4 part descending song? I know that sounds odd but if you've heard it you'll understand what I mean. Don't find it annoying, just curious.....
L :)
This site may help, you can listen to the songs http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/index.html. I'd listen myself but my loudspeakers are kaput.
spudulike
24th December 2006, 07:45 PM
This site may help, you can listen to the songs http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/index.html. I'd listen myself but my loudspeakers are kaput.
Thanks Debbie, I'll have a listen and if I identify the song I'll post what it is!
L :)
