How to Mimic Bird Sounds

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @KathrynRile
    @KathrynRile 4 года назад +405

    Boy, did my dog love this lesson.

  • @markribley8643
    @markribley8643 4 года назад +181

    loved it. first time i could get my kids engaged in something positive & fun on the internet!

  • @perfectlypurepinkpompompan3467
    @perfectlypurepinkpompompan3467 4 года назад +147

    Loved the part about whistling while breathing in: you can do different things that way!! So cool.

  • @Fyodor_Dostoevskyyy
    @Fyodor_Dostoevskyyy 10 месяцев назад +10

    I’m a bird therian and I’ve been trying to find videos on how to make bird sounds for my vocals, and this really helped!! Thank you so much :)

    • @manic_sputtering
      @manic_sputtering 9 месяцев назад +2

      IM A AFRICAN WILD DOG THERIAN HIIII

    • @foogazy465
      @foogazy465 9 месяцев назад +2

      Hello

    • @c0rvus_h0wls
      @c0rvus_h0wls 6 месяцев назад +2

      I'm a crow Therian!!

    • @cosmicstars-16
      @cosmicstars-16 5 месяцев назад +1

      BIRD THERIAN SPOTTED🫵🫵

    • @lemxnzest
      @lemxnzest 2 месяца назад +1

      i looked this up specifically because im a goldfinch therian and wanna start practicing vocals :> its nice to see other birds out here!

  • @seanharvey9199
    @seanharvey9199 6 месяцев назад +16

    I recently learnt how to do a crow imitation, but I’ve been able to do small amounts of sparrows and doves. This video helped a lot with the mindset for learning new birds

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  6 месяцев назад

      Excellent! Keep going.

    • @c0rvus_h0wls
      @c0rvus_h0wls 6 месяцев назад +1

      Wow I want to learn how to do a crow sound!!!

  • @paulbraunstein2290
    @paulbraunstein2290 3 года назад +36

    You’re a beautiful soul, dude.

  • @Therian.101
    @Therian.101 Год назад +8

    Most people watch this to learn how to mimic birds, I'm watching this to learn how to mimic Cheetah chirps.

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад +2

      Say more...

    • @Therian.101
      @Therian.101 Год назад +1

      Well, I'm not that good at it yet, But I think it would be cool if you made a video On how to make sounds like a Cheetah, lion, tiger, ect.

    • @manic_sputtering
      @manic_sputtering 9 месяцев назад +1

      IM TRYING TO MIMIC AFRICAN WILD DOG CHIRPS :D

  • @TwoSoundsatOnce
    @TwoSoundsatOnce 3 года назад +72

    I have two parakeets I whistle bird sounds to them I know that's odd. I find that when they blink at you really slow and close their eyes slowly it's a sign of trust and I've noticed that the behavior has shown more trust and they look you in the eyes it's really cool. I like that you mentioned nonverbal communication as well

  • @amaralawson-chavanu325
    @amaralawson-chavanu325 3 года назад +26

    I have to make bird sounds for an audition & this was honestly… so helpful. Thank you lmao.

  • @sarahglassco3890
    @sarahglassco3890 4 года назад +21

    Lots of fun to listen and try to make these sounds!

  • @Tamilinou
    @Tamilinou 3 года назад +9

    I first got into imitating some birds because of this clock my father got from his uncle. That first one you say have ever learnt really reminds me of its 12 o'clock owl sound! Ah, nostalgia...

  • @TwoSoundsatOnce
    @TwoSoundsatOnce 3 года назад +16

    I have a book I wrote on basic biological or biolinguistic communication and emulation of animals. On my channel I have a Black Capped Chickadee tutorial. I call it bio whistling and I think whistling does have a large part to it as it does in beatboxing for certain humming and beatboxing synth sounds. I like the breaking it down into specific species.

  • @robertw.7302
    @robertw.7302 4 года назад +33

    Dan, could you imitate a purple martin sometime? I really like their gurgling sounds and dawn song.

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  4 года назад +5

      I'll put it in the queue. That said, I hear them so rarely that I'll surely need to practice that one!

  • @Kristiansand808
    @Kristiansand808 Год назад +6

    I love whistling basic bird songs, but the way you did the robin with your teeth sounded so good, i'm practicing and all i can get are basic and quiet whistles, can't even move my tongue while doing it. I hope I can get better 😁

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      It's tricky...and some mouths are shaped different than others. Keep at it!

  • @lillianhorn7352
    @lillianhorn7352 3 года назад +36

    yes, i did search this up

  • @bon_caulks
    @bon_caulks 2 года назад +8

    Found your channel by chance, but dude I love your attitude! You're really engaging, and your voice is so soothing and reassuring. I've been worrying about a lot of things in my personal life lately, but just watching a couple of your videos this morning has made me feel so much better :)))

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад +1

      Glad it's helpful! Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @beverlydsmrs8155
    @beverlydsmrs8155 3 года назад +16

    it's 1am and I'm failing miserably, my dogs are trying to leave my room

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад +2

      That's truly hilarious (not to make fun - but the image of it cracks me up) :) Any luck since then?

    • @beverlydsmrs8155
      @beverlydsmrs8155 3 года назад +2

      @@LeadwithNature haha it was funny, I'm getting so close, just need to keep practicing! :)

  • @Mahealthmatters
    @Mahealthmatters Год назад +5

    New subscriber here! I love birds and I’m a mimicker myself. 1:50 I’m glad to know that whistling isn’t a main component haha!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @audreymeyer5616
    @audreymeyer5616 Год назад +4

    Very helpful. I have always made sounds with my mouth and ever since I was a kid I would make baby voices. I can still turn that on today at 35.

  • @andreitoth621
    @andreitoth621 4 года назад +9

    You can do loon and mourning dove calls by cupping your hands and blowing the right way! Search up "hand ocarina" or "hand flute"

  • @seph8265
    @seph8265 3 года назад +8

    I actually learned how to whistle by inhaling, then later on I also learned how to whistle by exhaling. So now I know both.

  • @zacharyrian4597
    @zacharyrian4597 2 года назад +1

    Bro this was super cool to watch. I find myself mimicking R2-D2 at random, and I figured I would give birds a shot! Very cool. Love the talent! Embrace being a mimic!!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @nukelewman
    @nukelewman 2 года назад +2

    Dude I relate to this video so hard, I am a mimic of basically all the sounds I hear, birds especially. I now want to practice getting even better

  • @senseibowie1808
    @senseibowie1808 Год назад +1

    I love birds and man some of the calls you did I heard them before as a kid I used to copy them but you did really good my goal is to learn mocking bird calls which is one of my favorite

  • @DmnkBrn
    @DmnkBrn 2 года назад +4

    Great video for sound designers and foley artists! 👍🏻

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      I've done a bit of work (mostly bird/animal calls) for some video productions recently. If you know anyone looking for bird sounds, send them my way.

  • @basicone7393
    @basicone7393 8 месяцев назад

    Friend, I need a tutorial for the 7:45 whistle. I've been trying it for months, but I just can't seem to get it right. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how you do it.

  • @pi-r-squared517
    @pi-r-squared517 3 года назад +12

    Hi Dan! How do you shape your mouth and tongue to be able to make sounds like the song sparrow? I’d love to see a follow-up video that goes into more specifics. I can whistle normally but I can’t seem to figure out how to make these really high-pitched bird sounds. :)

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад +6

      It's a little tricky...but all I can say is "mess around" a lot...and, when you get closer to the sound, try slight tweaks of the tounge and/or lips....good luck!

    • @pi-r-squared517
      @pi-r-squared517 3 года назад

      @@LeadwithNature Thanks, Dan!

  • @TwoSoundsatOnce
    @TwoSoundsatOnce 3 года назад +13

    I also found that the cuckoo bird sounds very very similar to a cuckoo clock. I've been a beatboxer for a very long time including since I was a kid making emulations of sound effects. And I began actual percussion and instrumentation sounds when I was in college in 2004. In 2012 I started to take a paradigm shift that beatboxing could be more than just entertainment but could be used for practical purposes. Mine started with Crow calling and Canadian toads and other birds. This is really encouraging man. I felt like people have just don't get it. I believe that we as humans can be poly linguistic or many languages as it comes to animals. Animals don't use abstract thought the way we do but for their basic needs I believe we can tap into some of that with our vocal capabilities. Thank you!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Very cool. I'd love to hear/see some of your stuff.

  • @luisat431
    @luisat431 3 года назад +8

    He just did that video just to flex on us with that beatboxing 😂👌

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад +1

      ha ha! I'm more bird guy than beatboxer - that's for sure ;0

    • @luisat431
      @luisat431 3 года назад

      @@LeadwithNature but that impressive as well. I always try to imitate birds when I hear them but for some it's really difficult

  • @JonStratford1234
    @JonStratford1234 Год назад +1

    Great video! I’m sitting here with the doors open hearing cardinals, robins and goldfinches as you are making the sounds of…cardinals and robins and goldfinches. :)

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @geminice7884
    @geminice7884 3 года назад +2

    He just casually beat boxes like a pro

  • @TipsyKookaburra
    @TipsyKookaburra 2 года назад +1

    Can you explain how you did the high pitched sound better? All I get is a hissing sound

  • @rzec
    @rzec Год назад +1

    he's just so down to earth.... so human....

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      I'm At least 95% human...maybe a little mockingbird in there 😂

    • @PRAYINGMANTIS.
      @PRAYINGMANTIS. Год назад +1

      That meme got me learning mimicking birds

  • @nibzlegend99
    @nibzlegend99 2 года назад +1

    I cannot whistle while moving my tongue how can I get over that. No matter what I do the same whistle sounds come out

  • @funbrandi2603
    @funbrandi2603 2 года назад +1

    I bet you LOVED that guy from the 80s movies Michael Winslow?? BTW my hen was within in earshot and was enthralled. Not the brightest of birds but I adore her nonetheless. 💕

  • @perdu6603
    @perdu6603 Год назад

    How do you place your tongue for the last one? I've been looking for a proper tutorial as I can't figure out how it works

  • @dumbsheep1134
    @dumbsheep1134 Год назад

    I have to make bird sounds for a choir song so thanks for this!

  • @rakinmna
    @rakinmna 4 месяца назад

    What is this hobby named?

  • @cynthiaajmurray1827
    @cynthiaajmurray1827 2 года назад

    Wow... amazing gift, thanks for sharing!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @Gymdove
    @Gymdove 3 года назад +3

    Haha my dog cried when you made the dog bark

  • @kecklo4207
    @kecklo4207 Год назад +1

    Hey man, this stuffs crazy impressive. How do you make the whistling sound just by putting your teeth together?When I do it it just makes an S sound.

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks! FYI - I'm not just putting my teeth together, but I 'm also moving my tongue a lot behind my teeth. That's what allows the pitch change, etc.

    • @kecklo4207
      @kecklo4207 Год назад

      @@LeadwithNatureThanks! is there any specific shape you make with you tongue that makes the whistle sound instead of the S sound?

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      @@kecklo4207 Yes, imagine your tongue has the profile of a taco shell at the front...this funnels air from the back of your tongue (which, of course is flatter in the back) to the teeth through a narrow opening. You can then "wave" the tip of your tongue up and down to adjust the pitch/tone of the whistle. Have fun practicing!

    • @kecklo4207
      @kecklo4207 Год назад

      @@LeadwithNatureThank you!

  • @creativewizkidaiden
    @creativewizkidaiden 4 месяца назад +1

    This was given as a homework to us future actors.

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  4 месяца назад

      Fascinating...where are you studying acting?

  • @seph8265
    @seph8265 3 года назад +3

    2:09 This guy can be the voice actor for Donald Duck

  • @thevirtunaut1856
    @thevirtunaut1856 8 месяцев назад

    hell yeah. thank you. im learning to try and impress someone i fell in love with

  • @samtegeder6610
    @samtegeder6610 3 года назад +1

    Can you do morning doves?

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад

      Yessir: ruclips.net/video/3cQgGMvObLU/видео.html

  • @aleixpizasureda8067
    @aleixpizasureda8067 8 месяцев назад

    So cool, man! Keep it up! ❤️

  • @MinttuTee-j3q
    @MinttuTee-j3q 11 месяцев назад +1

    i sometimes chrip by singing in a opera voice in a really high pitched voice

  • @rideronthewhitehorse
    @rideronthewhitehorse 3 года назад +2

    Yeah bro NJ barrens is where its at good video

  • @nobodygnomes
    @nobodygnomes 3 года назад

    Glad I found this channel! Very fun and informative

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it. Please spread the word and share.

  • @AH-bm4ts
    @AH-bm4ts 4 года назад +5

    I thought you were going to give a shout-out to being inspired by Michael Winslow but he started as a beatboxer, so you were close.

  • @emilyhsmith
    @emilyhsmith 3 года назад +3

    Great video! I am a mimic, singer, ... as well, totally relate to your story. Do you know of the bird species that sounds like they are saying,"Too many birds here"? quickly repeated of course, I hear it EVERYDAY and can't see it to identify it! It makes me laugh every time I hear it or think of it! LOL! Peace, love and light to you and your family! 🐦

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад +2

      Thanks! Where are you located and do you hear it outside of the nesting season as well?

    • @emilyhsmith
      @emilyhsmith 3 года назад

      I'm hearing it currently; I live in central Texas. A little less than in the past month. When is nesting season? Spring? Twitterpated time! Like Bambi, ha ha! You can't miss hearing it! So hilarious!

  • @farinafranqui
    @farinafranqui 3 года назад

    How do you do a brown thrasher? I see a lot near my house in GA

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад +1

      Farina...patience. Sitting still and paying attention right outside your house is the way. Keep me posted!

    • @farinafranqui
      @farinafranqui 3 года назад

      @@LeadwithNature I liked the tutorial, thanks for it

  • @alexiswilliamsinc
    @alexiswilliamsinc 2 года назад

    Was it a screech owl? 🙃

  • @notsohandytim5090
    @notsohandytim5090 6 месяцев назад

    My toughest mimic challenge was the Ringed Neck pheasant. I don't think I ever quite got it. 🤨

  • @dogfy27
    @dogfy27 Год назад +1

    4:53 whislte sound

  • @CSilva-nx6go
    @CSilva-nx6go 8 месяцев назад

    Nice. Good stuff. Thanks.

  • @PrincessCVmomma
    @PrincessCVmomma 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much my mom still doesn’t know I’m making those noises

  • @MaryOtahal
    @MaryOtahal 12 дней назад

    You are so awesome!!

  • @J17_BT62
    @J17_BT62 3 года назад +2

    not sure if this counts but i can do Godzilla pretty good

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад

      Sweet!

    • @iandanielcassidy8126
      @iandanielcassidy8126 Год назад

      I'm very good at making Godzilla roars, Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus Rex roars, and other monster sound effects from my childhood memories.

  • @snusankatt
    @snusankatt 3 года назад +5

    Since you’re a good imitator and mimic, you should try to learn a sound called “poh snare” very fun to do and sounds awesome. There are tutorials on RUclips to help.

  • @MsBossDJ
    @MsBossDJ 2 года назад +1

    This is the coolest thing. I can't wait to give it a try, but I'm concerned that I will scare the birds!

  • @wolfmaan
    @wolfmaan 4 года назад +2

    Sgt. Larvell Jones at our service!

  • @farinafranqui
    @farinafranqui 3 года назад

    Most of the birds I see are cardinals, Robin's, blue birds, brown Thrashers, blue Jay's, mourning doves, and others

  • @igneo.s4554
    @igneo.s4554 3 года назад

    someone who also makes weird sounds like me but also is super talented, im ready for marriage dawg

  • @Pedro-vl7yr
    @Pedro-vl7yr Год назад

    I actually don't know why, but I learned how to whistle by whistling in. And nobody told me to, I guess I just found it easier. Also, whistling in creates way more powerful whistles, idk why.

  • @studiozazuvt
    @studiozazuvt 3 года назад +1

    So great

  • @leenaa9550
    @leenaa9550 3 года назад

    You're an absolute hero!!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it. Please spread the word and share.

  • @ayanasaito6920
    @ayanasaito6920 Месяц назад

    AMAZING!!!!!!

  • @funnyguy5767
    @funnyguy5767 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @franimal86
    @franimal86 8 месяцев назад

    lol never heard someone call the 1980’s “the late 1900’s” but I’m stealing it

  • @leland4581
    @leland4581 3 года назад

    You are awesome at this

  • @sibac00
    @sibac00 2 года назад

    I love it ❤️ thank you.... now I feel I am normal ✌️

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @davidazinger5639
    @davidazinger5639 4 года назад +10

    I don't think you can teach this; its a gift.

    • @perfectlypurepinkpompompan3467
      @perfectlypurepinkpompompan3467 4 года назад +2

      lol thankfully, no. All you have to do is develop your whistling skills and use them to mimic bird songs. Many birds have songs which are very easy - chickadees and some sparrows (white-throated for example), while others take a LOT of work, lol. That said, most of them can be learned by almost anyone with a bit (or a lot) of practice.

    • @markribley8643
      @markribley8643 4 года назад

      i tried his suggestions & did learn some things, but yes he is definitely gifted

    • @The_Diminished
      @The_Diminished 3 года назад +1

      Nothing is gifted, everything is learnt. You don’t come out of the womb with certain skills; you develop them over time, just like everything else.

  • @artemis6333
    @artemis6333 2 года назад

    I can pretty much make a perfect pigeon call

  • @Time_SD
    @Time_SD 2 года назад

    I can make hawk or a Falcon call and chicks

  • @HannahAline
    @HannahAline 3 года назад +2

    Amazing!!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад

      thank you, Hannah! Please share if you have a moment.

  • @orbsphere-
    @orbsphere- 2 года назад

    Found this wanting to identify an owl I hear early mornings. Sounds like morning dove but lower and slower with longer interval between hoots. Anybody? I use my hand ocarina to mimic - no success yet though. Have a hummingbird I chat--up usually first time I open door. Even seems to flit around to show where he's at. First tried to imitate sound made when chases other hummers away from his feeder but then figured he was probably "cursing" them away so was able to find a cheep cheep cheep sound he responds to. When first moved here 60 years ago was undeveloped hill behind us (all built-up now) had bird that made 3 notes then repeated faster which I can do but would like to know which bird - don't hear at all anymore but is docent nature trail close by will have to stop by some day to see if they know. Fun time here, thanks for sharing.

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад +1

      Did you ever figure out the owl? Sounds like a Great-Horned call to me.

    • @orbsphere-
      @orbsphere- Год назад

      ​@@LeadwithNatureThanks. That agrees with what I figured it must be. Haven't made it over to the docents but this gives me incentive. When I find out which bird I'll let you know so you can add to your repertoire.

  • @blueblaze6243
    @blueblaze6243 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this!

  • @anitaangyal4644
    @anitaangyal4644 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @brandonsmly
    @brandonsmly 2 года назад

    Amazing

  • @michaelenegabriel
    @michaelenegabriel 11 месяцев назад

    genuine thank youu :)

  • @r4jnn184
    @r4jnn184 Год назад

    Could you please do jackdaws!!!!

  • @paulbraunstein2290
    @paulbraunstein2290 3 года назад +2

    I promise that everyday now in my life I will mimic a Robin at work. Wish me luck, youtubers!! 🐦 🐦

  • @Mikeig
    @Mikeig Год назад

    Bro really said: 🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦

  • @talhajaved4271
    @talhajaved4271 3 года назад +1

    This is best skill

  • @jimbojackson2900
    @jimbojackson2900 2 месяца назад +1

    Half man. Half bird.

  • @hunzaglory8313
    @hunzaglory8313 3 года назад

    Nice

  • @marta5sings
    @marta5sings Год назад

    YOU ROCK!!!

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. Please share these with anyone you think would enjoy them!

  • @tardigrademicro
    @tardigrademicro Год назад

    I make squirrel sounds to assert dominance over the squirrels robbing my bird feeders

  • @insectcat7057
    @insectcat7057 4 года назад +3

    The Spirit of Bird

  • @jerryfinch7647
    @jerryfinch7647 3 года назад +1

    Walton Goggins

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад

      I've never heard that one...I do see some resemblance :)

  • @BLKSH33P_FIL
    @BLKSH33P_FIL Год назад

    yo str8 kingship

  • @rafayn
    @rafayn 3 года назад

    you’re so cool!

  • @karnpanyadilok8682
    @karnpanyadilok8682 2 года назад

    Wow Now I can do only little felines

  • @alexiscruz8909
    @alexiscruz8909 2 года назад

    Wow!

  • @krobuskoffee3354
    @krobuskoffee3354 4 года назад +5

    I'm playing a kenku and I'm bored.

  • @rookforrester5225
    @rookforrester5225 2 года назад

    sounds like echolalia

  • @aderyn7600
    @aderyn7600 3 года назад +1

    i can roll my uvula and whistle but i can't do that dang hand trick whatsoever. can't copy a bird but i can sure as hell make a cricket sound.

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  3 года назад

      Keep trying...mess around. Some sounds take a while to craft.

  • @shadmajaved3646
    @shadmajaved3646 2 года назад

    I can make bird voice

  • @ginger2741
    @ginger2741 2 года назад +1

    It’s that gap in his teeth, I’m telling you

    • @LeadwithNature
      @LeadwithNature  Год назад

      I think that helps - on some of the calls for sure - but not all.