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Walleye

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8. That's how you identify their sound. Doesn't sound exactly like tea kettle to me but close.
Thu Sep 11, 2025, 11:38 AM
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Teakettle-teakettle-teakettle [View all] Mousetoescamper Sep 11 OP
Is that basil in the garden? MuirHero Sep 11 #1
Yes Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #6
That is a fabulous picture!! CrispyQ Sep 11 #2
Thanks, CrispyQ Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #11
Great pic! 👍 anciano Sep 11 #3
Thanks, anciano Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #12
Perfect balance between the garden, old shovel, and that amazing Carolina wren. patphil Sep 11 #4
Thanks, patphil Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #13
Why "teakettle"? tblue37 Sep 11 #5
That's how you identify their sound. Doesn't sound exactly like tea kettle to me but close. Walleye Sep 11 #8
Oh. I am severely hearing impaired, so I can't hear it. tblue37 Sep 11 #9
That's the way the sound is always described. Not sure if it's accurate. Walleye Sep 11 #10
It's the most common mnemonic device (and the one I learned) for remembering their call. Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #14
I love those little babies, they fill the yard with song Walleye Sep 11 #7
They're very active and endlessly entertaining Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #15
Very nice shot! brer cat Sep 11 #16
Thanks, brer cat Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #17
Delightful Mousetoescamper! George McGovern Sep 11 #18
Thanks, George Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #21
Wowsa what a photo irisblue Sep 11 #19
Thanks, irisblue Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #22
A very charming photo, Mousetoescamper! Diamond_Dog Sep 11 #20
Thanks, Diamond_Dog. I went into the house for my camera after a warbler flew Mousetoescamper Sep 11 #23
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