Birding by Ear
There's a lot to look forward to in spring, including the welcomed hullabaloo of birdsong. The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders, but these sounds offer an opportunity and a challenge. With our birding-by-ear series you can learn how to better ID birds through their vocalizations.
A Few of Our Favorite Sounds
American Bittern
Latin:
Botaurus lentiginosus
Varied Thrush
Latin:
Ixoreus naevius
Red-tailed Hawk
Latin:
Buteo jamaicensis
Pied-billed Grebe
Latin:
Podilymbus podiceps
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