No, That's Not an Owl Outside Your Window
August 31, 2018 —
It's probably a Mourning Dove. Here's the difference between their calls.
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
More Birding Advice
¿Comó se llama? How Birds Get Their Spanish Names
August 31, 2018 —
Bilingual birding can offer a deeper understanding of the species we seek, while also helping to bridge communities across the Americas.
Lost at Sea, Hard-Flying Birds Can Be Mega Rarities and Mysteries
August 29, 2018 —
A vagrant seabird might be a once-in-a-lifetime sighting, so make sure to keep both eyes on the water.
Alcatraz Is Being Overrun by Seabirds, But Who’s Complaining?
August 09, 2018 —
Fifty-five years after the infamous prison closed, “The Rock” now hosts thousands of nesting gulls, cormorants, guillemots, and more.
Learn to Identify Five Owls by Their Calls
These hooters have surprisingly big vocabularies.
Is This the Most Beautiful Bird Song on the Planet?
According to famed ornithologist Frank Chapman, it is.
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