Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
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, become a master of birding by ear.
I aim for this podcast to be a valuable resource for those who want to become a Master Birder and is hosted through the Master Birders Academy.
Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Latest Episodes
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 a...
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...
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 ...