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All of the sounds for this episode were recorded using a Chirp Sounds system.  Information on ordering a Chirp Sounds is at the end.

The nature sounds for this audio postcard were recorded at 7:44 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The sky was full of clouds, rain was imminent, and the temperature was 38 F.

March 7, 2026 - The Red-winged Blackbirds have returned. Listen to the new and interesting sounds that the warm weather is bringing to my yard.

Many of the bird sounds that I heard were things that I couldn't identify, which was a real treat for me.

If anyone can identify the reggae song in the beginning of this episode, I'll give you $5!!

In this episode of the Speaking of Nature Audio Postcards I take a look at some of the different vocalizations made by Blue Jays

Recorded on a cold Saturday morning at the end of January, this episode features American Goldfinches, American Crows, Red Squirrels nibbling on sunflower seeds and Dark-eyed Juncos. In the background you can hear the song of a Tufted Titmouse.

I discuss the differences in plumage patters between males and females, as well as birdseed choices that will appeal to juncos.

January 24, 2026 was the coldest day of the year. At sunrise the temperature was -6 degrees Fahrenheit and the steady wind gives the listener the feeling of being in a frigid winter wilderness. Still, plenty of birds were at the feeders including 49 American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees and Mourning Doves. In the distance we hear a Common Raven and at the end of the episode there are two Tufted Titmice in a "Titmouse tete-e-tete."

This is a companion piece to the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker column that appeared on January 14, 2026 and then again in the Berkshire Eagle on January 17, 2026. There are lots of extra details about sapsuckers, including my best impersonation of a sapsucker drumming!

This episode contains sounds from Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos and Red Squirrels.

All sounds were collected using a Chirp Sounds system.  Details are available at the end of the episode.

I recorded the background noise right in my own yard.