The Swainson's will often respond to the quick, high,
upward-inflected whistle that is one of their calls. Although I don't
hear them doing the upward-spiralling "metallic" call, I have been
hearing this brief whistle as recently as today. So if you can
imitate it, you might try it with the mystery bird if it's still around.

Marc Hoffman
Kirkland, WA
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At 02:42 PM 9/1/2007, Dianna Moore wrote:

>That would be even better if I have a Hermit Thrush rather than a
>Swainson's, (another Yard Bird for 2007!) and it would make more
>sense given the usual vocalizations of the Swainson's. I just put it
>down to maybe a juvie bird.
>
>They are SO secretive! I see it then I swear it sees me watching and hides.
>Dianna Moore
>Ocean Shores, Wa.
>dlmoor2 at coastaccess.com