Just as people start going to bed, your woodlot is waking up. Many animals are only active at night. Sit outside with your ears open, and you might surprise yourself with what you hear.
What’s that sound? When daylight fades, many creatures come awake. Wild nighttime calls provoke excitement in some people and fright in others. The links below are the most common nocturnal animal sounds in New York State woodlands.
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