Listen What can you hear? What do you think these seabirds are doing? Can you identify a kittiwake? The name of these birds is onomatopoeic (their name sounds like the noise they make). Can you hear kittee-wa-aaake, kitte-wa-aaake? Can you identify a gannet? These birds are quite loud! Listen for an arrah-arrah sound. Gannets also make a rah rah sound when fishing or collecting nesting material.