After the storm passed tonight, I took a quick walk and was treated to an owl chorus.  I believe they were E Screech Owls, but I'm not 100 percent certain.  When I've heard screech owls in my neighborhood in the past, I've heard the typical muted, high pitched whinney that starts low, goes high, then back down.  Tonight, the calls were still high pitched and muted, but it was a single constant note with a rapid-fire, almost a gurgle sounding call.  Perhaps this is more of a courtship call given the time of year?  Could it be something other than a screech owl?  Either way, it was very enjoyable.

Spencer
Avon Lake, Ohio
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