Distinct Thumping on Roof?

Question

My bedroom is in the attic. About since I "moved" up there, though, I hear very strange noises. I really payed no attention to it until one night, it sounded like a bird was pecking at my window. Last night was one of the worst times. My dog, who lies on my bed with me, stayed up almost all night alert in a sitting position and kept rubbing her head on my hand. Then, it sounded like pellets were being shot at my windows. At one time I almost peed myself because it sounded like something was walking on the roof. It couldn't have been a squirrel or raccoon or anything because there are no near trees and it sounded heavy w/ a lot of weight and force against it. It wouldn't be birds, mice, etc. etc. I actually caught some of the the noises w/ my phone. Since this has been going on for awhile, my dad checked everything out thoroughly with my uncle's help w/ no good cause.

BTW, the house is over 100 yrs. old.

What do you think this is and has anybody had this, 2? Stories?

Thanks!

Answer 1

For one, attic: Not the best place to move in when you are in a 100 yr. old house. The house may be haunted. The previous owners probably sold the house for the same reason.

Answer 2

coons, possums or ghosts More than likely one of the first two.

Answer 3

could it be santa visiting? old houses creak and make strange noises. and of course, sound does travel, so something somewhere else could be making the noise. maybe it's a ghostly visitor

Answer 4

Sounds like poltergeists!

Answer 5

either santa's checking on you, or it's a ghost

Answer 6

You'd be surprised how well raccoons can climb - all it takes is some rough wood siding or similar surface for them to hook their claws in.  

The next time it happens, go outside with a bright light and look!   There's nothing out there that will hurt you, and more than likely if you're not quiet when you go out to look, you'll scare your visitor away.

Answer 7

I also use to hearing thumping noises on my roof and later found that birds actually made a nest inside my roof. They squeezed in between the shingles.

BTW don't believe these fools there are no such things as ghosts.