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Update on mystery call

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"Derek C. Richardson"

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Derek C. Richardson

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Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:16:42 -0400

Thanks to the half-dozen or so of you that gave suggestions 
regarding the mystery call I heard from (the woods next to) 
a neighbor's field in Laurel yesterday afternoon.  Once 
again, here are the recordings:

    http://www.astro.umd.edu/~dcr/xfer/Unknown/

Gratifyingly, this appears to be a tough ID (so it's not 
just me!).

Two people suggested ACADIAN FLYCATCHER and noted the 
fluttering sound after the chirp is reminiscent of the 
flycatcher's flight call (they also pointed out that the 
sound is audible in the Stokes' bird call recordings -- I've 
since listened again and agree that this ID seems 
plausible).

Other suggestions included Willow Flycatcher, Wild Turkey, 
Eastern Towhee, and even Eastern Chipmunk (surprisingly I've 
not seen a chipmunk in our area since moving here 2 years 
ago).

Thanks for everyone's help!  If I get any more data (like a 
sighting this time), I'll report it here.

D

-- 
Derek C. Richardson, Laurel, PG County, MD
http://www.astro.umd.edu/~dcr/Archives/Photos/birds.html