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by Kayla Fisk
Birding by ear can be one of the most important skills you can learn as a birder. Join me every week as we tackle the challenges of birding by ear, learn how to decipher sounds and species-by-species, and become a master of birding by ear. This podcast is a valuable resource for those who want to become a Master Birder and is hosted through the Master Birders Academy.
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- 1 weeks ago10 min
Downy vs Hairy Woodpeckers: Calls, Rattles and Drums
A pair of birds that can often be confused are the Downy and Hairy Woodpecker. This makes sense as they both look nearly identical, hosting very similar colors and field marks, found in similar habitats and are both found in almost all parts of North America. Luckily, there are quite a few visual and auditory clues we can use to help differentiate these two. In this episode, we will go over the three main sounds they make, noting the differences between each to help you master the two most co...
- Oct 2, 202611 min
Deciphering the High-pitched call notes of the Forests
When birding by ear, learning the call notes can be some of the most challenging sounds to learn to ID. Luckily, some groups can be easier than others, the high-pitched call notes of the birds of the eastern forests are some of those. Join me as we learn how to differentiate some of the most common high-pitched call notes you will be hearing in the fall. And if you want to level up your birding skills, check out my online courses at www.masterbirdersacademy.com Sound Credits; Xeno-Canto Ray C...
- Aug 14, 202612 min
Robins, Tanagers and Grosbeaks, Oh My!
One of the challenges of Birding by Ear comes when there are several birds that sound similar to one another. In the eastern half of North America, that challenge can be heard when trying to differentiate between American Robin, Scarlet Tanager and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. This trio has the same song pattern but different sound qualities. Once you know what to listen for, this group becomes much easier to distinguish. Xeno-canto credits to: Stanislas Wroza- XC1020890 Peter Ward- XC801716...
- Jul 22, 202613 min
Understanding the "field marks" of bird vocalization
Before you start focusing on learning individual species of birds, it's helpful to learn what field marks you are listening for. Just like birds have names for each of their physical characteristics, so do their sounds. Learning what to listen for and how to describe it before you jump right into birding by ear can be a gamechanger for your learning journey. To continue on your journey to be a Master Birder, check out my courses at www.thebirdingacademy.com Xeno-canto credits to: Scott Crabtr...
- Jul 11, 20267 min
Why Birding by Ear is so important
Birding by ear can be one of the greatest skills you learn as a birder, after all not all birds are cooperative and sit out in the open for you to see. In this episode we will go over the many reasons to work on improving this birding skill! If you want to continue your birding skills, don't forget to check out my online courses at www.thebirdingacademy.com Xeno-canto: Greg Irving- XC1145928, Christopher McPherson- XC692192, XC692224, XC691874 Ray Cooke- XC984684 Manuel Oudard- XC8393...
- Jul 8, 20261 min
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Birding by ear can be one of the most important skills you can learn as a birder. Join me every week as we tackle the challenges of birding by ear, learn how to decipher sounds and species-by-species, and become a master of birding by ear. This podcast is a valuable resource for those who want to become a Master Birder and is hosted through the Master Birders Academy.
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