Pishing is a term for making noises (and they can only be called noises) that mimic the scolding calls of birds. Basically, it’s creating the sound of a threatened bird, which in turn draws birds in. Most people I’ve spoken to have first encountered pishing on a bird watching trip, and generally are amazed with its success.

It may seem odd that birds actually come closer when hearing a threatening call, but some believe it’s a sort of a “mob behavior”. Birds draw closer to a fight, rather than retreat, almost like school children encircling a bully to show how strong and fearless they are.

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