Voice of the Wild

Six Swallows and a Swift  Six species of swallow (and one swift) are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their vocalizations. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in th...

Barn swallow ( Hirundo rustica ).    The swallow with the true swallow-tail.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Barn Swallow (American) song 1 by William W. H. Gunn (ML508109)  Barn...

Eastern kingbird ( Tyrannus tyrannus ).    The tyrant chattering over farms and fields.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Eastern kingbird song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507701)  Eas...

Rose-breasted grosbeak ( Pheucticus ludovicianus ).    The sweet singer with a sneaker-squeak call.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Rose-breasted grosbeak song by Wil Hershberger...

Brown thrasher ( Toxostoma rufum ).    The mimic that sings in doubles.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Brown Thrasher song by Wil Hershberger (ML508776) Brown Thrasher chack by Wil H...

Yellow-billed cuckoo ( Coccyzus americanus ).    The mysterious bird with a polka-dot tail and a woodblock call.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Yellow-billed Cuckoo call by Terri Gal...

Baltimore oriole ( Icterus galbula ).    A boisterous blackbird with a sweet whistle.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Baltimore Oriole song by Matthew D. Medler (ML510110)  Baltim...

Wilson's warbler ( Cardellina pusilla ).    The warbler with a handsome black cap.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Wilson's Warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509373)  Wilson's...

American Redstart ( Setophaga ruticilla ).  A common warbler with a frequently-fanned colorful tail.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  American Redstart song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML509...

Black-throated blue warbler ( Setophaga caerulescens ).  The understory warbler with a melancholy song.    Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Black-throated blue warbler song by Wil Hershbe...

Scarlet tanager ( Piranga olivacea )  “chick-burr”   Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter     The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Scarlet Tanager song by Wil Hershberger (ML509766)  Scarlet Tanager call by Wil Hershberger (ML...

Nashville Warbler ( Leiothlypis ruficapilla ).  The small, gray-headed warbler with a bright eyering and white between the legs. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Nashville warbler song by...

Pine Warbler ( Setophaga pinus ).  The early warbler with a rich trill.  Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make.  Visit the VoW homepage   Subscribe on a podcast platform   Sign up for the Newsletter   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Pine warbler song by Wil Hershberger (ML509276)  Pine warbler call by Wil Her...

Northern Waterthrush ( Parkesia noveboracensis ).  The waterthrush with a wash of yellow.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter   Listen online on our Homepa...

Northern Leopard Frog ( Lithobates pipiens ).   The frog covered in rows of dark-colored spots.   Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our H...

Western chorus frog ( Pseudacris triseriata ).   One of three chorus frogs found in Illinois.   Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Hom...

Eastern whip-poor-will ( Antrostomus vociferus).  The sound of a summer night in the Northeast.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Ho...

Wood Frog ( Lithobates sylvaticus ).  North America’s northernmost amphibian.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The followi...

Brown-headed cowbird ( Molothrus ater ).  North America’s best-known brood parasite.   Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The...

White-breasted nuthatch ( Sitta carolinensis ).  The nuthatch at your backyard feeder.   Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage T...

Great blue heron ( Ardea herodias ).  The big heron with an awkward squawk.   Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The followin...

Cooper's hawk ( Astur cooperii ).  An agile hawk of woodlands and backyards.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter   Listen online on our Homepage   The foll...

Rusty blackbird ( Euphagus carolinus ).  The blackbird with bronze winter feathers.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter   Listen online on our Homepage    ...

Coyote ( Canis latrans ).  The song dog.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library rec...

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus).  The prairie owl.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here   Subscribe to the Newsletter   Listen online on our Homepage   The following Cornell Lab | Macaul...