Birding By Ear

Birds that live in the marsh and like to hide from birders. Today we discuss Sora (1:09) Virginia Rail (5:05) American and Least Bittern (8:25) Wilson's Snipe (13:00).    Thank you for listening. Comments, questions you can reach out to me via FB at https://www.facebook.com/BirdingByEarPodcast/   If you like what you hear feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Happy Birding. 

Vesper Sparrows (1:19), Savannah (5:40), Horned Larks (11:50) and Brewer's Sparrow (17:53).    Podcast Website: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-rz9mm-d12e7a Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BirdingByEarPodcast/   More Audio Sounds: https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Savannah_Sparrow/sounds https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brewers_Sparrow/sounds    

Today we talk about three trillers: Chipping Sparrow (4min), Dark Eyed Junco (7:30), and Orange Crowned Warbler (12:03).    Easter Trillers: https://www.sibleyguides.com/bird-info/the-basics-of-identifying-bird-sounds/trilled-songs-of-eastern-birds/ Intro Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2899k-11c7c06 Podcast Website: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-rz9mm-d12e7a Facebook Page: https://www....

Today we talk about Sparrows that loosely sound like song sparrows. We start off with Song Sparrows (2m38s), then Fox Sparrow (7m), then White-crowned Sparrow (11m36s), I briefly mention White-throated Sparrow (14m51s), and finally Lincoln's Sparrow (16m30s). Calls begin at 18m26s.  Other resources https://ebird.org/home https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/   You can find m...

Are you participating in your local Christmas Bird Count? Today I have a special episode dedicated to the annual CBC. I review three common birds you will likely hear on your own CBC. And then go over three birds most of us will only find in the winter. I discuss Snow Buntings, Common Redpoll, and American Tree Sparrow.    For more information about the CBC and how you can join in check out https:...

I thought it would be fun to put together a special Thanksgiving theme episode including of course wild turkey but also a few local game birds.  Today we talk about Ring-Necked Pheasant (1:30), Ruffed Grouse (3:50), Dusky Grouse (8:10), and of course Wild Turkeys (12:10). I recommend headphone for this episode due to the lower pitch sounds.    I had a lot of fun putting this together and I hope yo...

I'm taking a little break from creating new episodes but I will be back in the fall/winter.  I know I said I was working on an episode for iterides but my son got sick for a few days so I was stuck home and thought oh I can finish that up real quick.  Boy was I wrong.  I took forever.  But I got it done anyway and now I really am going to take a break for a while.  Hope you have enjoy listening as...

I struggled with this episode.  It took a lot of time and effort to get it to come together. I wasn't going to work on it until later in the fall but did anyway. Its still not perfect but nothing in life is so I'm sending it out there anyway. I hope you find it helpful, and please forgive any mistakes, mishaps, and oopsies. Today we talk about Western Meadowlark (2:11) Bullocks Oriole (7:30) Brown...

Today we are talking about birds with rattling type calls.  We start with Belted Kingfisher (00:57), Coopers Hawk (2:33), Sharp Shinned Hawk (4:15) and American Kestrel (6:12).     Let me know what you think, you can write a review or reach out to me through the Podcast Website or Facebook page. And thanks for listening.  Website:  https://birdingbyearpodcast.podbean.com/ Facebook: Facebook.com/bi...

In this episode we listen to five species of woodpeckers.  Downy Woodpecker (00:45) Hairy Woodpecker (2:00) American Three Toed Woodpecker (5:45) Northern Flicker (8:28), and Pileated Woodpecker (10:15).   Then we discuss the drumming pattern of all five species (13:06).     ABA Code of Birding Ethics: https://www.aba.org/aba-code-of-birding-ethics/ Articles about play back:  https://www.audubon.o...

This episode continues learning about flycatchers, focused on the family Empidonax.  We listen to four new flycatchers and then review all six epidonax flycatchers discussed so far.  Gray Flycatcher (1:38) Dusky Flycatcher (3:41), Hammond's Flycatcher (7:12) Least Flycatcher (12:39).  Review (13:37) Willow, Cordilleran, Gray, Dusky, Hammond's, and Least.     Helpful Links:  https://www.audubon.org...

In this episode we begin listening to Tyrant Flycatchers.  We start off with Western Wood-Pewee (1:34), then Olive-Sided Flycatcher (4:24).  Willow Flycatcher at (7:41) and Cordilleran Flycatcher (11:14).     Helpful Links:  https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://xeno-canto.org/   Let me know what you think: https://birdingbyearpodcast.podbean.com/ or on Facebook at https:...

Today we learn just three birds with warbling songs.  Only one is a wood warbler.  We learn about Yellow Warbler (1:31), Warbling Vireo (6:04) and Lazuli Bunting (11:00).     Helpful Links:  https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://xeno-canto.org/   Feedback is always welcome.  You can write a review, or leave a comment at the podcast website at: https://birdingbyearpodcast....

We talk in depth about three specific swallows.  Violet-Green Swallow (1:15), Tree Swallow (3:00), and Purple Martin (6:14).  Then we review all 7 species of swallows we have studied (9:25).  Happy listening.     Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

This is the first of two episodes dedicated to the sounds of swallows.  This first episode features Barn Swallow (3:26), Cliff  Swallow (7:28), Northern Rough-Winged Swallow (10:31), and Bank Swallow (12:06).    Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

This episode discusses three birds with songs that sound similar to the American Robin.  We listen to the American Robin, the Black-Headed Grosbeak, and the Western Tanager.     Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

In this episode we talk about our common marsh birds.  First up is the Common Yellowthroat (1:26), the Marsh Wren (5:35), the Yellow-Headed Blackbird (9:02) and finally the king of the wetlands the Red-Winged Blackbird (12:38).   Helpful Links:  https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

In this episode I talk about three common doves in my area and three less common doves in my area.  I will talk about the Eurasian Collared-Dove (1:16), the Mourning Dove (3:49), and the Rock Pigeon (6:02).  Then I also talk about the Band-Tailed Pigeon (8:35), White Winged Dove (10:39), and the Inca Dove (12:28).   Helpful links:  https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://xe...

In this episode we will learn how to identify some common back yard birds. We will discuss the House Sparrow 02:00, House Finch 3:57, the Lesser Goldfinch 9:29, and the American Goldfinch 13:49.   helpful links: https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

I thought I would take a few minutes and introduce myself, how I got into birding, and why I created this podcast.  Then I talk for a few minutes about birding by ear in general.  How to listen and describe bird sounds, and a few tips to help you learn them.   www.tracyaviary.org www.petersonbirdsounds.com