Birders Flock to Great Salt Lake for Annual Birding Festival
June 20, 2024 —
How birding festivals bring people together for birds and the habitats on which they depend
Conservation
Birding by Ear
There's a lot to look forward to in spring for birders.
The flowers are blooming, old friends are returning, and birdsong is at its peak. The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders, but these sounds offer an opportunity and a challenge. With our birding-by-ear series you can learn how to better ID birds through their vocalizations.
A Few of Our Favorite Sounds
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