Birdcall Woodcock
Birdcall Woodcock
This is a brass call designed to reproduce the mating call of the woodcock, a game bird native to woodland habitats across Europe. The instrument requires no musical training—a simple breath produces an effective imitation of the bird's distinctive vocalization within moments of first use.
Construction and Materials
The bird call is cast in brass and maillechort (a copper-nickel alloy), materials chosen for their durability and acoustic properties in a compact format. The combination of these metals allows the instrument to produce the specific pitch and timbre needed to convincingly mimic the woodcock's call while remaining robust enough for regular field use.
How It Works
Operation is straightforward: direct air pressure through the instrument produces the bird call. The design requires no fingering technique, valve manipulation, or prior experience with wind instruments. A controlled breath—neither forceful nor hesitant—generates a recognizable woodcock vocalization. The simplicity of the mechanism makes it accessible to anyone, whether hunter, ornithologist, or field recorder, who needs to locate or study the bird in its natural environment.
Beyond the Woodcock
While engineered specifically for the woodcock's call, the bird call can produce a range of other sounds through variation in breath pressure and technique. This versatility extends its usefulness beyond its primary purpose, allowing experimentation with different tones and effects.
What's Included
- One brass and maillechort bird call
The bird call remains an essential tool in European hunting and ornithological traditions, valued for its precision and reliability in the field.
Birdcall Woodcock — A traditional French game call cast in brass and maillechort, engineered to reproduce the distinctive mating call of the woodcock with acoustic precision. Manufactured by Manufacture Les Appeaux Hélen Baud and weighing just 20 grams (6.0 × 1.4 cm), this compact tool requires no musical training—simple breath pressure produces a convincing imitation within minutes. Essential for hunters, ornithologists, field recordists, and anyone seeking to locate or study woodcock in their natural habitat.
| Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,02 kg |
| Dimensions | 6,0 × 1,4 × 1,4 cm |
| Materials | Brass - German silver |
| Species | Eurasian Woodcock |
⚠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 Woodcock
This is a brass call designed to reproduce the mating call of the woodcock, a game bird native to woodland habitats across Europe. The instrument requires no musical training—a simple breath produces an effective imitation of the bird's distinctive vocalization within moments of first use.
Construction and Materials
The bird call is cast in brass and maillechort (a copper-nickel alloy), materials chosen for their durability and acoustic properties in a compact format. The combination of these metals allows the instrument to produce the specific pitch and timbre needed to convincingly mimic the woodcock's call while remaining robust enough for regular field use.
How It Works
Operation is straightforward: direct air pressure through the instrument produces the bird call. The design requires no fingering technique, valve manipulation, or prior experience with wind instruments. A controlled breath—neither forceful nor hesitant—generates a recognizable woodcock vocalization. The simplicity of the mechanism makes it accessible to anyone, whether hunter, ornithologist, or field recorder, who needs to locate or study the bird in its natural environment.
Beyond the Woodcock
While engineered specifically for the woodcock's call, the bird call can produce a range of other sounds through variation in breath pressure and technique. This versatility extends its usefulness beyond its primary purpose, allowing experimentation with different tones and effects.
What's Included
- One brass and maillechort bird call
The bird call remains an essential tool in European hunting and ornithological traditions, valued for its precision and reliability in the field.
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