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Birding by Ear

A chickadee perched on a thin branch with its beak open, vocalizing.
Want to Find Fall Warblers? Listen for Chickadees
September 04, 2025 — The calls of these resident stalwarts serve as an alarm bell for migrating songbirds—and a helpful beacon for birders.
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Hear the Many Different Hoots of the Barred Owl
February 17, 2017 — The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.