Whenever I lament the state of the world, I listen to the song of Kauaʻi ʻŌʻō. Put some headphones on and listen to this very short clip. I promise, you will not be disappointed.
Love to you all. Have a great weekend. —Carlos C.
Listen to the haunting song of the Kauaʻi ʻŌʻō, presumed extinct since 1985. Headphones recommended to fully appreciate the rhythm, tenor, tones, and intervals, of the bird’s song. This is the bird at night.
I believe this is the only known footage of the bird:
http://www.arkive.org/kauai-oo/moho-braccatus/video-00
See here for additional recordings and to browse the wonderful collection of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Macaulay Library
http://macaulaylibrary.org/
Again, farewell Kauaʻi ʻŌʻō.
—–Chagall
Alphabet City 
sweet…i miss it now that it’s gone
Thank you for listening. It certainly was a unique call, wasn’t it? —–Chagall
love this
It’s pretty incredible. Gone forever. —–Chagall
yes it is amazing sad that its gone
wow, that was simply amazing, and yes the night calling was poetry to these ears, ty, for this.
and ty for reading my poetry, especially finding the Brooklyn story. that was the last time i wrote anything in prose. seems like half a lifetime ago….*smiles*
Thank you for visiting and for commenting here, WCKT. The night call transports me to a place where no other sound has. I think the Brooklyn series was a good idea. I look forward to reading more of your writing. —–Chagall
the other worldly sound of that bird transported me as well, i’ve never heard anything quite like it.
and thank you, i was a storyteller and it was my intention when i began my blog to continue writing those stories of mine, but then poetry happened in April…..*smiles*
Reblogged this on Alphabet City and commented:
One of the most amazing sounds I’ve ever heard. Hoping you give it a listen. If you have headphones, even better. Take time out for the minute and a half to listen. peace & Love —Chagall