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Late night walk and heard an animal hissing

bobbysands81 · 2024-07-25 21:50:13

from a bush that I was right beside. Rural and quiet area. The hiss wasn’t as long, as loud or as forceful as a normal hiss from a cat but quieter and shorter. Was this likely a cat or possibly some other animal?

25-07-2024 9:50pm

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from a bush that I was right beside. Rural and quiet area. The hiss wasn’t as long, as loud or as forceful as a normal hiss from a cat but quieter and shorter.
Was this likely a cat or possibly some other animal?

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#2 25-07-2024 9:55pm

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Probably a cat.
I have one cat who has a very loud "voice" and another who is so quiett you have to really strain to hear any sounds she makes.

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#3 25-07-2024 10:32pm

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058361429/late-night-walk-and-heard-an-animal-hissing

Possibly a Pine Marten, are they in the area ?
They can make a hissing sound and also growl.

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#4 25-07-2024 11:37pm

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Not sure if there are Pine Martens but I saw a mink nearby only a few weeks ago. That’s the first time in 7/8 years I’ve seen a mink.

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#5 25-07-2024 11:57pm

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Minks hiss.

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#6 30-07-2024 7:04pm

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Barn owl?

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#7 21-08-2024 7:39pm

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I've had Hedgehog hiss at me. It was quite a surprise when I eventually got my eyes on the source. Right at my feet but hidden in long grass.

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