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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Lonely Bird


Lonely bird with raucous voice. Is it a Limpkin?

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  1. CathyAugust 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Is this the bird that makes all the noise on the lake? If it is, I hope he/she goes somewhere else.

    This bird starts yelling at 5am in the morning and also screams at night. We haven't heard him/her for a while. Maybe, he/she is waking someone else up in the village.

    I am guessing he/she found a mate and that is why we haven't heard him/her.

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  2. CathyAugust 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Elaine, if you took this picture, nice photography.

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  3. UCO PresidentAugust 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Elaine,

    Of course it is a Limpkin, check it out in Google images!

    Dave Israel

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  4. KenAugust 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Now just a Darn minute, I limp but it's no kin of mine

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  5. elainebAugust 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Thx Cathy, they are all my photos in the village unless otherwise stated. That constant squawk was the worst, I was glad not to live on the waterfront. It was quiet while at the clubhouse 2 days ago - green water.

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  6. UCO PresidentAugust 28, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Hi all,
    Actually, the Limpkin call is quite haunting, and if you have ever seen a movie about Florida, you have probably hear this call, as directors insert it often.

    I believe, In the US, Florida is the only place they are found.

    See the following URL, and play the call:

    http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Limpkin/sounds

    Dave Israel

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  7. elainebAugust 28, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Dave, your bird has an echo chamber sound enhancer, there may be loud, wailing, haunting vocalizations that echo through the night in Florida swamps.
    But when it is harsh guttural non-stop from lonely teen bird and few yards from where you sit at the pool it causes violent thoughts.

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  8. UCO PresidentAugust 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Hi Elaine,
    August 28, 2011 7:44 PM,

    I have heard these birds at night, not unlike a distant train whistle, the call of these Limpkins help me get to sleep.

    You must have done something to irritate your Limpkin!

    Dave Israel

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  9. CathyAugust 29, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    My neighbors feel the same way I feel. We also like to strangle the bird. How could you sleep with such a sound. I don't really wish it any harm, but just want it to go away.

    David, you may be the only one that can sleep when you hear the sound of the limpkin.

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