Harriet, unfortunately you haven't given enough information for me to
determine where you heard this animal. "SW NC" could refer to the
North Coast of New South Wales but, from other clues in your message,
I believe that North Carolina, USA is more likely.
Perhaps a Nighthawk is your calling bird.
I hear something around 10:00-12:00 midnight. The sound does not come
from the same place each night. Some nights I don't hear it at all. Last
night I heard an answerin call far away.
I live in SW NC at about 1700' in the woods (mostly). Look down on
Hiwassee Lake (huge).
I can't make the sound. It begins as something like a bird
purring/vibrating. The sound is high pitched and lasts about 6 seconds.
Usually the pitch gets lower. The last thing I hear is a series of
gurgles--but not always. Last night he seemed about 50-70' away.
Do you have any idea?? Anything I can do to find out?? I don't have a
recorder. Thanks, Harriet
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