Benny tricks an Eastern Koel into flying away.

Benny has had a lack of sleep caused by a pesky and noisy Eastern Koel near his house. He found a fool proof method of moving the bird on.

[@davestuddert4392]

You LEGEND!!! These birds drive me nuts keeping me awake as they call continuously

[@philsmith2888]

Beautiful call! Love it!

[@troeau]

We have one been hanging around for about 2 weeks now just doesnt shut up day & nite 24/7. I played this & another longer clip & now we have the 1st day of peace in ages. It worked Thanks Benny

[@troeau]

I spoke to soon...bastard bird is back

[@MartyTheAussie]

It’s the mating call of a male Koel. I learnt to imitate the bird without any recording and it works first time every time. Done it for years. Bird thinks there is another male around and he takes off to challenge it.

[@Frizzneck]

I do this when I hear Noisy Miners calling. Even though they are natives, they aggressively take over smaller birds' territory.

[@chlo3chloe]

I played your video as loud as anything at 4am 4 flipping times and all it did was make my pest louder and closer and more constant! Thanks mate!

[@NathaliesWorld9]

The same happened to me

[@r0br33r]

The male and female have diff calls, you probably fucked up and played some hot bird sounds for him instead!

[@dannygabriele21]

Noise has has been doing my head in for months. Can not believe it worked.Cheers for the share Benny.

[@davidmurphy9974]

It works. I used a speaker at my open window here in Kep, Cambodia and played a male call titled 'Asian Koel Sound Effect' on KZbin and the annoying little fellow duly flew away. Peace at last. Thx 4 tip, Benny!

[@tarns17]

This actually worked the first time I tried it a couple of days ago - I'd taped his own noise....then played it back to him next time I heard him - saw him instantly bolt from the tree as soon as he heard it - worked every time for a couple of days/middle of the nights. Now, the recording doesn't seem to bother him...dammit. I used to love the sound of the 'storm bird' (these guys) when they came to visit before rain - now, as its taken up residence here since October (its now days off December) - cant stand the menace! grrrrr so exhausted from being kept awake since 12-3am every morning for months!

[@adolfelmarjukic9133]

Hi. How does it go now, I see your post is 3 years old. I have same problems, my health is seriously affected.

[@prestonphelps1649]

doesn't work. i tried it.

[@jujinni]

I'm so gonna try this. This bird is has been tormenting the neighborhood for weeks 24/7 seriously non stop. Thanks man!

[@paoloc3318]

Where do you live ?? Why you do not like the sound of that bird ?? I like it

[@suegalton9519]

Thanks so much Benny, I was about to build a scarecrow! We have a pair living right on our doorstep and apart from being bloody noisy they also steal the grapes. So, thanks dude! Sue

[@simonlaw1635]

For the past 4 years i have been dealing with this bird 24hrs never stop,somehow i came along your video,so i turn on my boom box and played this same bird calling,i could not believe how fast that bird flew away.

[@stoicomnivore6701]

This works, but the blasted thing keeps coming back. Also, it doesn't seem to care at night. It just keeps going. Should start a petition to drive these buggers to extinction

[@Seraphim190.]

Our government should go town to town with a drone with AI and darts! Where do i sighn?

[@face2facewithbec239]

This is genius, I need to try it. We have one going all night and it's driving me bananas.

[@elchewbacco]

Nothing compared to a tree full of noisy miners. I actually kind of like the koel song.

[@r0br33r]

Except you can actually trap mynas with a cage to get rid of them, koels don't go for that at all. Also, you're twisted if you actually like the "song" which is one note repeated ad infinitum.

[@elchewbacco]

@@r0br33r cooooOOOH

[@elchewbacco]

I had anxiety as a kid and would lay down and focus on the kooooOOEH to center myself. I can understand why it would annoy people though. Personally I'm soothed by the consistency. Especially compared to cockatoos and noisy miners. I'm also partial to magpie warbles

[@Natinbkk]

I’ve gotten very good with a slingshot and they have moved territory. Persistence pays off. And when the shit does try to venture back to his favorite perch, I only need to step outside and he flies off.

[@rebeccagallagher7313]

Tried this today , and guess what? it bloody worked...thank you soo much.......silence is golden

[@binchesbrew]

Legend. One of these little sh**ts have been keeping me awake for days

[@therealdaddychew]

Fantastic! Beats my idea the phone is also legal. I almost grabbed my 12 gauge last night but the wife talked me out of it. About to try the phone, wish me luck! Failing that i'm grabbing the stereo, see how it like a Koel call over that :P

[@simonlaw1635]

Your 12 gauge would had got rid of him easily,i used my jbl boom box and blasted to his/her face and it bolted away like a 🌩 lightning.

[@r0br33r]

Bro as an Australian I WISH we could just pop a buckshot off into the air to scare these bastards away. Truly, we are cucked as a country :')

[@tboy887]

OMG.... I thought I was the only one being tormented by theses vile beings! Every morning right outside of my room and even in the afternoon when I am trying to work! Thank you so much! I’ll try this!

[@teknikgroup7597]

If you dont live in Sydney you wouldnt understand. Worse than a Kookaburra. Wretched things that go for HOURS! Loud, monotonous, starts at 2am...Some birds are clever, these things aren't. Several rungs down from a chicken.

[@tarns17]

They're up here on the Sunshine Coast Qld too...dammit. We have kookaburras here and I love them - this thing, I think because its just so piercing, relentless, and its call is so much louder than other birds - we have many species of birds here, and this one is definitely the loudest. That, and that they just do not shut up at night, other birds at least sleep lol

[@NathaliesWorld9]

I live in Thailand. I understand. Hate them

[@SleuthHustler]

Im in Brisbane and this one bird is driving me insane

[@jhamment1016]

That made mine stay longer !

[@dalewhitmore143]

4:30am in the morning and its driving me insaine its been 3 days im going to ring its neck! im trying this later today ; ) thanks.

[@Spacegoat92]

Sick! I'm gonna try it this arv! I was seriously thinking of getting my gun licence just so I could blast the feathered bastard out of the sky!!! Thanks man!

[@chrislangton6446]

Hey Benny can you give me the link to the sound you used. The Koel sound I have used doesn't work.

[@twistoflex2983]

Hahaha awesome video!! I can't wait to do this... I'm losing my mind being woken up at 3:30am every morning!!!!

[@tyronedioxide]

Mate u saved my sanity Am gonna try this right away! Thanks you're a star!

[@uhhuhyeahsure]

nice one brother thank you for the macgyver knowledge

[@timothyhowie6171]

I love the koel in the Top End, signals the coming of the wet season. If you love your neighbour they can do just about anything.

[@palminator73]

It works for a short time. Then they return with a vengeance

[@steph8911]

I must be the only one these birds dont bother 😂 got one going outside right now, doesnt annoy me whatsoever

[@archangel3433]

Damn if that was a mating call that bird be thirsty as heck.

[@rebeccacannon8678]

Thank you so much!!!! Ours has just gone!!! Omg they are a menace!!! 👏👏👏

[@CandiiBanks]

Hahaha you're a bloody legend mate 😂😂

[@sivapragasamannamalai7331]

I did that too and it worked Benny!

[@Allan-]

I think I have a Gay one, he just keeps singing back . Thanks for the thought any way,

[@karencarroll8888]

i use joan rennie video up loud also just for this reason..

[@cagalliawesome]

Thanks for the suggestion. Shall try this. I have been tormented by this koel bird at 6 plus am in the morning til night daily and it’s so annoying😆 can’t understand why Koels are protected species in my country😅

[@pelermeler]

Can you give me the link of that youtube sound PLEASEEEEE?

[@tarns17]

Just record the one you have in your area, and play it back. Worked for me (until now when I think he might have cottoned on to my game, as it doesn't seem to affect him now, dammit lol)

[@RICHOWASP]

Just done it and flew away within two minutes. Will he come back but

[@RICHOWASP]

Worked then came back done it again its gone for now

[@jasonmason8717]

Looks like they've moved down to Melbourne as well. Might need to play your video on loop if I hear one.

[@liamjohnson1783]

what’s the link for the video you used Benny

[@chooyongming110]

Not sure if this actually works If you listen carefully, you can hear these: 0:10 that's the male koel bird's sound 0:39 that's the female koel bird's sound It may had just found a mate and both of them flew away, and may not be because of your youtube koel sound effects

[@iam_godzilla1476]

The laugh😂

[@noofyballs]

I am going to try this when the mongrel wakes us up the morning at 2am!

[@tboy887]

To be fair, I bought an bb air gun and just shoot it in that direction. And it flys off!

[@r0br33r]

@@tboy887 We need a full blown license to do that here. Utterly cucked country

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

Magnificant birds

[@NathaliesWorld9]

Check your head

[@r0br33r]

@@NathaliesWorld9 Nat, my prayers are with you xx

[@BillysFingers]

If i turned up from another country and stood out side some birds house yelling i want sex now, her dad would come out and shoot me, yet these birds seem to get away with it 😬 Time to try out Benny's trick i think.

[@robertdoyle1624]

I love this birds call don't know what you are all complaining about

[@NathaliesWorld9]

It doesn’t work in Thailand with thousands of them around. They are used to screaming at each other day and night. It was the first trick I tried when that bas….d woke me up at 3 am. I went out to my balcony tried a speaker thing and you know what! The koel started screaming even louder replying to an imaginary opponent. There is one living on a tree just near my bedroom, screams every morning 4-6. I tried everything: a water gun, throwing eggs to him, a speaker, nothing works. There are just too many of them here, so they don’t care.

[@Telukin]

These birds are just evil. First year we moved to Australia, my wife got zero sleep for about 3 months because of one of these scumbags.

[@SaA-bn8ik]

i like coel brid

[@RICHOWASP]

Koel

[@Adrienne142000]

We did this last night and it totally works we can hear him but he’s flown to the next street but we can sleep !!

[@beaneatingoni1353]

I love your idea. I am gonna try this.

[@RICHOWASP]

They fly down from up north

[@rdmsh]

I don’t mind the calls but can understand they get annoying for others

[@Zed483]

Argh.. I'm moved to another area and it doesn't work on them here ☹

[@AKJY]

Oh great Benny, send us the link please where to download.

[@shondra6]

We have one of these every year. It’s the male making the racket. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry guys .

[@markp503]

Omg you saved my sanity! Lol thank u!

[@cheekyrick9529]

i shot the one in my backyard

[@llamalittle6152]

Cheeky Rick can you come and shoot the one here!

[@joanie1257]

I want to shoot it , sling shot anyone

[@bradleyfrost7296]

Good😎

[@mickbitta]

Fuck that would be satisfying

[@winter_solsticee]

Wait, how did you get a gun in australia..?

[@hayleylenon6809]

You have to get rid of them at roosting time sun down to deter them from roosting in your tree. I used to sling shot and clap hands at them. They are dumb birds! Will try this trick this arvo. Mine is making a bit different noise tho!! Maybe it's a female. Up at 420 this morning!!

[@andyrbush]

Brilliant thanks for the tip I will try it

[@straya_au_]

what video do you use for sound in yt

[@garyallsopp1874]

Great stuff mate I will try this immediately , if this works Anni is right and you are a legend !!

[@stoojinator]

This is great for birds near by. But what about the cunts of things that are miles away? I love all animals, but these things are devil spawn and should be dealt with accordingly.

[@adognamedBoo4me]

Benny your a genius. I was listening to your video and the red eyed nuisance heard and now we have silence how wonderful thank you hahahahahahaha they are driving us all mad.

[@Blackheathenly]

*you're

[@adognamedBoo4me]

@@Blackheathenly Sorry Sir

[@adognamedBoo4me]

@@Blackheathenly Check your english dictionary its your.

[@r0br33r]

@@adognamedBoo4me "Benny, you're* a genius." Is correct, weird that you'd be back *half a decade later* just to prove that you're dumb AF :')

[@r0br33r]

@@adognamedBoo4me But a poodle fan is by definition dumb so I shouldn't be surprised :p

[@chrislangton6446]

You are the best!! I live near a forest so it may not be that easy! I did try this and then gave up and then I tried vultures and owls and lions - you name it and IT still hangs around. I will try again!! I actually feel as though it is going to drive me insane!

[@shayposting]

Try a wedge tailed eagle next time. They prey on koels.

[@chrislangton6446]

@@shayposting I really appreciate your taking the time to respond and I will definitely try this if it returns. So far so good this year! Cheers

[@Zed483]

Works every time 👍👍👍

[@bradleyfrost7296]

Sorry mate I've tried that myself and it doesn't work!😣

[@smodge1970]

Thanks so much - Im going to try this. I have one waking me up at 4am or 5am 😴

[@paoloc3318]

Where do you live ?? 5 am is a right time to get up .

[@r0br33r]

@@paoloc3318 They literally call at any hour of the night, stfu

[@alfanathan1]

Worked thanks

[@jenniferbraybrook3111]

Played it and it’s still sitting in the tree. 5 min later still in tree.

[@BillysFingers]

Same for me :(

[@prestonphelps1649]

sure wished this worked. it dont. tried it several times.

[@nealW2904]

Doesn’t work just gets noisier

[@donalain69]

Thats Great! Thanks. Will build a device that constantly records for 10 sec and then replays for 10sec. Should do the trick

[@pooja9440]

Omg! It worked! It flew away. Thank you Benny! You saved me from committing a crime and killing the damn thing!

[@zalibubb5644]

Ours just flew away as well

[@ruojiawang3985]

It works!!!!! Omg my life saver!!!!

[@whatamachine89]

AHAhaha I love his happiness

[@llamalittle6152]

I HATE THIS FUCKING BIRD! One has moved into our neighbours back yard and it has not shut the fuck up in 4 Days! Imma try this ASAP! And yes I am awake at 4:22am cause the bird woke me up at 3:00am!

[@abouthumor1795]

you are scaring her dude,,

[@ericlklov9011]

I hate that it took this long to find your video. They don't even like their own noise.

[@phillancaster69]

Fucking legend !!! Thanks a million !! IT WORKS !!!!

[@lbillingham]

I don't recommend doing this unless you obtain the utube link Benny was using!! The one I used, brought the $#% bird in closer so must have had a female Koel in the video. Now can't get rid of the damned thing. In future Benny, can you please include the link that you used to get rid of the pesky bird, it will save everyone a lot of time!!!

[@mreddieau]

Yeah same, I used a recording and now the little bugger has come in closer.

[@karencarroll8888]

Benny so satisfying i also do this

[@olliescully4946]

You know what's really interesting? is the fact that he's actually looking for the source of the sound believing it's another male-so he may circle your house a couple of times calling, and then he'll go back to that tree to call again-24 hours a day.

[@psy06]

its only males that do this, so i assume that he thinks its another male in the area and goes to a different location

[@olliescully4946]

agreed. I have found that they usually go to larger trees within their respective territories.

[@loltimno]

Bloody hate these birds

[@haimchevit3623]

well its working for one or twe time, then the bird know the sors of the nois an dont give a dume, like he do now neer my house.

[@Blackheathenly]

I love their dulcet tones. They help me sleep. I don't understand the issue the people have with them. They are a beautiful native bird that only visit the south for 3 months of the year.

[@smodge1970]

They are NOT a native bird, they come once a year from New Guinea and eastern Indonesia. They then lay a single egg in a host nest (of a native bird). Once the Kowel chick hatches it forces the native birds chicks and other eggs out of the nest. The host native bird then speds its time feeding the Kowel chick till it is able to fly back north - there is nothing nice about this anoying bird!

[@Kiwiinaussie]

@@smodge1970 sometimes they actually lay in noisy miner nests .. which are far worse than a koel

[@NathaliesWorld9]

They live year round in Thailand and scream non stop. If you think their call is sweet and calming then you need your head to be checked.

[@Nani_gar]

Yhea thank you! I love this birds

[@Nani_gar]

@@r0br33r Why do you need to insult me?😂

[@kfuman03]

I know the noise is annoying all day and night, but you will get used to it over time. Kind of like getting kicked in the balls all day and night might get you used to it so you can block out the pain. I call it the bogan bird. Because the bogans near me like to disrupt the neighbourhood at all hours of the day and night and you are allowed to eradicate them either. CCTV stopped the bogans but not the red eyed devil bogan bird

[@NathaliesWorld9]

4 years living in Thailand and I am not used to it. Still pisses me off like hell!

[@arielplustwo]

thats brilliant hahhaha

[@Frogstar171.]

Hey Benny why do you need KZbin I reckon you can make that sound

[@ieatsoap163]

I have heard these guys my whole life and still hear them kinda dont care anymore but i mimic the female one b4 and finnaly saw a koel i also can mimic the male and the male atually flew away but only for a week then it came back

[@hippychick1974]

I’ve been woken up for the last two mornings with this call. I’m so glad I know what it is now and I love it. Ours doesn’t seem to hang around to long and like I said, I love the sound so won’t be needing that tip 😊

[@hodl2082]

How can u love it? It is none stop and loud. It is 5am on a Sunday now and it just woke me up and thing goes doe ages. I need sleep!

[@r0br33r]

You are beyond fucked up, seek mental help.

[@Starwarsfearsome]

Why would you do this? I love these birds they are my favourite and I love the sounds out my window

[@shreyabajaj]

Ugh i hate crows and now there is tjis annoying koel with sooooooo irritating noise i hate it god

[@maggieeibisch2284]

So, Benny. Shame on you! Interfering with the love-life of one of our native birds. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much! (Maybe some are not as confident of meeting a rival as others).

[@caraevans9050]

They interfere with MY love life!!

[@r0br33r]

@@caraevans9050 Drown out the noise >:^)

[@caraevans9050]

@@r0br33r I did 😏😂

[@bradleyfrost7296]

I'm telling you now it doesn't work!! I tried the same thing you did even played it through a speaker. and that demonic bird keeps squeaking for hours! the fact that it worked for you is pure luck! NEXT!

[@BDHO73]

Just as effective, but not as satisfying, as a slingshot!

[@Kiwiinaussie]

Why would you? He flew all the way to your tree from Indonesia. Now he's just calling for a mate and will be gone soon. Just leave him be

[@stevenuss1482]

Why would you want the car alarm outside your window switched off? It's just protecting itself leave it alone.

[@Frizzneck]

Clever - hope most people do not try this, because Mr Koel will have nowhere to call home. I tune him out, as if he is traffic noise.