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Birdcall Northern Lapwing (wood)
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€9.86
Birdcall Northern Lapwing (wood)
This wooden bird-call device reproduces the distinctive cry of the Northern Lapwing, a common wading bird across European wetlands and open terrain. The instrument works by blowing air through a shaped wooden chamber, producing a sharp, carrying whistle that mimics the bird's natural call.
How It Works
Sound is generated by directing your breath through the instrument while shaping your mouth to articulate specific syllables. The wooden construction focuses and projects the call across distance, making it effective in open landscapes where lapwings are found. Mastering the basic call requires modest practice; most users produce a recognizable sound within their first attempts. Subtle variations in breath pressure and mouth shape alter the pitch and tone, allowing you to experiment with different call variations.
Material and Construction
The instrument is carved from boxwood, a dense hardwood that produces a clear, bright tone and withstands regular use. Its compact size—measuring 6.5 centimetres—makes it portable enough to carry in a pocket or pack, suitable for field observation or casual exploration.
Practical Applications
Bird-call devices like this one have long served ornithologists and birdwatchers as tools for locating and observing wild birds. The instrument can also be used simply for entertainment and sound exploration, producing a range of whistles and calls beyond the lapwing's cry.
What's Included
- One wooden bird call
The lapwing call remains a practical field tool and a tactile way to engage with the sounds of European bird life.
Price:
€9.86
Birdcall Northern Lapwing (wood) — A compact wooden call designed to reproduce the distinctive cry of the lapwing, a common European shorebird. Blow gently while shaping your mouth to pronounce "FI OUIT" and the bird call produces a sharp, realistic whistle that carries across open ground. Measuring just 6.5 cm and weighing barely 10 grams, it slips easily into a pocket—ideal for amateur ornithologists, hunters, and anyone curious about reproducing natural bird sounds. Technique requires modest practice, but most users master the basic call within their first attempts; subtle variations in breath pressure and mouth shape produce different pitches and tones. Hand-crafted in France by Manufacture Les Appeaux Hélen Baud in boxwood, this simple tube contains no moving parts—just solid construction and reliable sound. A practical field tool, or simply a tactile way to explore the calls of European birds.
| Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,01 kg |
| Dimensions | 6,5 × 1,8 × 1,8 cm |
| Materials | Boxwood |
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Northern Lapwing (wood)
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Birdcall Northern Lapwing (wood)
This wooden bird-call device reproduces the distinctive cry of the Northern Lapwing, a common wading bird across European wetlands and open terrain. The instrument works by blowing air through a shaped wooden chamber, producing a sharp, carrying whistle that mimics the bird's natural call.
How It Works
Sound is generated by directing your breath through the instrument while shaping your mouth to articulate specific syllables. The wooden construction focuses and projects the call across distance, making it effective in open landscapes where lapwings are found. Mastering the basic call requires modest practice; most users produce a recognizable sound within their first attempts. Subtle variations in breath pressure and mouth shape alter the pitch and tone, allowing you to experiment with different call variations.
Material and Construction
The instrument is carved from boxwood, a dense hardwood that produces a clear, bright tone and withstands regular use. Its compact size—measuring 6.5 centimetres—makes it portable enough to carry in a pocket or pack, suitable for field observation or casual exploration.
Practical Applications
Bird-call devices like this one have long served ornithologists and birdwatchers as tools for locating and observing wild birds. The instrument can also be used simply for entertainment and sound exploration, producing a range of whistles and calls beyond the lapwing's cry.
What's Included
- One wooden bird call
The lapwing call remains a practical field tool and a tactile way to engage with the sounds of European bird life.
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