SOUNDS OF SASQUATCH

Bigfoot concept art by Tim Wade

We talk about them. We record them. We analyze them. We even try to imitate them. We are all intrigued by the sounds alleged to come from sasquatch. We even try to guess what they mean.

We really have no idea what any of the sounds mean. All we have are conjecture and theory. And we may make some pretty educated guesses. But until a sasquatch walks up to me and hands me the Sasquatch/English dictionary with CDs included, it is and will remain CONJECTURE AND THEORY.

The most reported vocalization experienced is the HOWL. As you look through reports of encounters and experiences, and talk to witnesses, you find that people will use different terms for the same thing. In fact, some will classify what I call the second most reported vocalization experienced, the SCREAM, in with the howl. I consider them two different sounds.

The howl, in my opinion tends to be more of a roar, deeper, coming from the belly, so to speak. The scream comes more from the throat. Both loud. Both compelling. I feel that these are more of a warning given to those who invade the territory. A warning that you are not welcome; a 'suggestion' to leave immediately; a warning given to ward off predators that have dared to come too close.


http://bfro.net/avevid/SOUNDS/Cuyahoga_OH_howl_March_2015-clip.mp3

http://bfro.net/avevid/mjm/Howl.mp3


And now some screams to compare :

https://youtu.be/cn3rPxbKRW8

https://youtu.be/LXvsLND6DiA

This is not the best example. It seems that the hair raising, blood curdling screams that combine the sound of a big cat and a woman are not to be found available anymore. What the internet now terms screams are actually howls, by my definitions.

The screams would include the screeches and shrieks; the cries and screams as if in pain; the high-pitched calls. All of these fall under the scream category.

HOWLS may also be used as locator calls. Or they could be made to establish territory. Someone suggested the howls are made by sasquatch passing through another's territory to announce their coming and going. Another person said they thought the screams were made by the females. And that both howls and screams were part of the mating ritual. 

Then we have the WHOOPS. These are popular among researchers. They find these easier to imitate out in the woods than the howls and screams. These may fall under more of a 'greeting'; a gentler way of letting others know they are there.

https://youtu.be/FCtRvZ0xKQQ
https://youtu.be/hiVU6toqy-o

And there are the reported MOANS, GROWLS,  GRUNTS, COUGHS, SNORTS, BARKS, and WHISTLES.

Baby crying : https://youtu.be/FDjV2EOJlRA

Growl : https://youtu.be/f9wTwsphCO0

Whistles : https://youtu.be/ynxyg0YiTr0



One of the most talked about is CHATTER. This appears to be half talking, half laughing; referred to as Samurai talk; Native American language, Japanese; jabbering.

https://youtu.be/NZ4ScpzhaNI

https://youtu.be/iWmhs3VUnEE

There is also the non-verbal communications that are attributed to sasquatch.

WOOD KNOCKS. This could be hitting trees with limbs, or possibly rock clacking, or hands clapping. Or they could do all three of these. It seems to me that tree knocking is a way of the sasquatch letting any others in the area know that someone has entered their territory. It carries over a distance and is generally not done in a threatening manner.

https://youtu.be/B8FOxL1bxvc

https://youtu.be/KLt2T0AFx0Q

BREAKING (SNAPPING) BRANCHES, THROWING ROCKS AND OTHER SMALL OBJECTS seem to be a gentle warning to turn around and go back. A warning that you are approaching an area where you are not welcome or not safe. When a person ignores this, he may find bigger rocks and objects being thrown and landing even closer. Remember, if the sasquatch wanted to actually hurt you, those rocks would be bouncing off your head.

Do keep in mind that sometimes if only one object is tossed your way, it may be a 'hello' meant to get your attention without actually showing himself. Or even an invitation to play. I think this type of communication may come from the younger members of the family.

Last to mention is INFRASOUND. It cannot be heard by the human ear. Some researchers have shown that infrasound is contained within the calls and cries of sasquatch. Infrasound affects us by making us feel fear, dread, and depression. It may be used by sasquatch to make humans and other unwanted visitors leave the area.

Here are some miscellaneous recordings to listen to of various sounds alleged to be made by sasquatch :

https://youtu.be/r31XG7EImRk

https://youtu.be/PuDRpYLsP5c

https://youtu.be/MkCy6uqcGXE

https://youtu.be/It9A6FcQBeE


Nancy

"I'll spark the thought; what you do with it is up to you."