In order to see birds
it is necessary to become
a part of the silence.
...Robert Lynd
I enjoy my Mourning Doves. I have 6-7 couples that visit my yard. Their advertising call is a mournful "oowoo-woo-woo-woo. I find the call soulful and soothing. And sometimes I call out to them...and they answer.
Their wings also produce a fluttering whistle as they take flight. I like that sound too. The whistle reminds me of the soft sound my sweet Sophie makes when I pick her up.