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| Downy vs Hairy Woodpeckers: Calls, Rattles and Drums | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:10:37 | |
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 common woodpecker species you will typically encounter. Want to improve your birding skills? Check out my courses at www.MasterBirdersAcademy.com Xeno-Canto Credits to: Stanislas Wroza: XC1022469, XC1022464, XC1014930 Sue Riffe: XC1002817 David Darrell-Lambert: XC476564 Scott Olmstead: XC1187237
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| Deciphering the High-pitched call notes of the Forests | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:11:58 | |
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 Cooke- XC1165181 Stanislas Wroza- XC1013331 Richard E. Webster- XC607318 Christopher McPherson- XC598824 Manuel Grosselet- XC641547 Greg Irving- XC1040799 Thomas Magarian- XC359339 Lucas Berrigan- XC328787 | |||
| Robins, Tanagers and Grosbeaks, Oh My! | 14 août 2026 | 00:12:50 | |
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 Greg Irving- XC1138978 Christopher McPherson- XC691899 Scott Gravette- XC372787 | |||
| Understanding the "field marks" of bird vocalization | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:13:01 | |
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 Crabtree- XC1006716, XC1147282 Doug Hynes- XC715195 Stanislas Wroza- XC1014388, XC1020596, XC1013174, XC1023080, XC1014693 Greg Irving- XC113897 Brian Cox- XC938998 Ray Cooke- XC1058578 Richard E. Webster- XC1034325, XC825420, XC583574 Manuel Grosselet- XC1029622, XC1085881 Manuel Oudard- XC837821, XC839511, XC839838 Ted Floyd- XC352827 Valerie Heemstra- XC1106679 Timothy Marquardt- XC733478 Mario Reyes Jr.- XC1137267 Paul Driver- XC771930 Alex Lin-Moore- XC805473 Russ Wigh- XC722997 Christopher McPherson- XC598824 Skyler Bol- XC877052 | |||
| Why Birding by Ear is so important | 11 juil. 2026 | 00:07:32 | |
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- XC839379, XC838347 Tristan Guillebot de Nerville- XC1139175 Yolima Pardo- XC1053309 Stanislas Wroza- XC1013317 | |||
| Birding by Ear trailer | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:01:06 | |
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