Re: Critter ID/Hearing Test and more...

["Raimund" animalsounds]

>  I had considered shrews as well - I've often heard them make noises simi=
lar
> to this. But in this example, the noise (both the squeaks and the rustlin=
g
> leaves) seemed to indicate a larger-than-shew source. And flying squirrel=
s
> often forage on the ground, so that was the rationale behind my suggestio=
n.
>
> As James said - all rather speculative with out some sort of video eviden=
ce.
>
> Mark Phinney

Yes, I agree that the sound of the rustling leaves might indicate a larger =
mammal. Nevertheless, if the leaves are very dry, then even small-sized shr=
ews and voles can cause a surprisingly loud noise. I experienced that effec=
t this spring while I tried to record a Tawny owl in a nearby city park. It=
 was also very interesting to see how carefully the owl (sitting on a branc=
h of a tree) listened to the rusting leaves.

Regards,
Raimund