Voice of the Wild Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/voice-of-the-wild If you learn to listen for them, you will find wildlife everywhere. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Tune in every Friday to learn a new bird song, frog call, or insect noise. University of Illinois 982479e3-f219-55d1-a047-116a10ec38e5 no Spring Trailer en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:05:21 -0500 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:06:12 -0500 https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/voice-wild https://img.transistorcdn.com/juDmMs_uDe6mzAeJSKtPar89PIk2iLmpszbCnLh6_OM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MmZk/NTIyNDc2ZGI4YmUy/ZWY1MmRkYjA4MTY0/Y2RhZi5qcGc.jpg Voice of the Wild https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/voice-wild episodic University of Illinois Extension If you learn to listen for them, you will find wildlife everywhere. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Tune in every Friday to learn a new bird song, frog call, or insect noise. If you learn to listen for them, you will find wildlife everywhere. Wildlife, nature, natural resources, outdoors, birds, frogs, toads, reptiles, amphibians, ornithology, avian, birding, native plants, Brodie Dunn No No Episode 99: Northern Waterthrush – Voice of the Wild 99 99 Episode 99: Northern Waterthrush – Voice of the Wild full 8066dbf4-6fd6-42ca-a398-d43a259d584f https://share.transistor.fm/s/98bc8675 Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis). 

The waterthrush with a wash of yellow. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) 
  • Northern waterthrush call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508949) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Waterthrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-waterthrush 
  • https://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/08/identification-of-waterthrushes/ 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • More Birding by Ear : Eastern/Central. 1994. Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin Co. (Peterson field guides).  
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis). 

The waterthrush with a wash of yellow. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) 
  • Northern waterthrush call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508949) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Waterthrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-waterthrush 
  • https://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/08/identification-of-waterthrushes/ 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • More Birding by Ear : Eastern/Central. 1994. Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin Co. (Peterson field guides).  
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis). 

The waterthrush with a wash of yellow. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) 
  • Northern waterthrush call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508949) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Waterthrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-waterthrush 
  • https://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/08/identification-of-waterthrushes/ 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • More Birding by Ear : Eastern/Central. 1994. Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin Co. (Peterson field guides).  
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Northern waterthrush, voice of the wild, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 98: Northern Leopard Frog – Voice of the Wild 98 98 Episode 98: Northern Leopard Frog – Voice of the Wild full 5b0727e1-769c-48de-a7d4-8e866f05f2fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae082d22 Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens).  

The frog covered in rows of dark-colored spots.  

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern leopard frog call by H C Gerhardt (ML182027)
  • Northern leopard frog chorus by Jay McGowan (ML555275521)

Sources and more: 

]]> Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens).  

The frog covered in rows of dark-colored spots.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern leopard frog call by H C Gerhardt (ML182027)
  • Northern leopard frog chorus by Jay McGowan (ML555275521)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens).  

The frog covered in rows of dark-colored spots.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern leopard frog call by H C Gerhardt (ML182027)
  • Northern leopard frog chorus by Jay McGowan (ML555275521)

Sources and more: 

]]> Northern leopard frog, voice of the wild, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 97: Western Chorus Frog – Voice of the Wild 97 97 Episode 97: Western Chorus Frog – Voice of the Wild full 651d1240-b864-490a-94e3-b0110bf97f90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5eaf7b81 Western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata).  

One of three chorus frogs found in Illinois.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Western chorus frog call by Jay McGowan (ML555275541)
  • Western chorus frog chorus by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML176290)

Sources and more: 

 

]]> Western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata).  

One of three chorus frogs found in Illinois.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Western chorus frog call by Jay McGowan (ML555275541)
  • Western chorus frog chorus by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML176290)

Sources and more: 

 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata).  

One of three chorus frogs found in Illinois.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Western chorus frog call by Jay McGowan (ML555275541)
  • Western chorus frog chorus by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML176290)

Sources and more: 

 

]]> Western chorus frog, voice of the wild, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 96: Eastern Whip-Poor-Will – Voice of the Wild 96 96 Episode 96: Eastern Whip-Poor-Will – Voice of the Wild full ed3cdfc2-5179-4807-ac60-8f2a0188e23e https://share.transistor.fm/s/70946c2c Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus). 

The sound of a summer night in the Northeast. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Eastern whip-poor-will song and growl-cluck by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507176)
  • Eastern whip-poor-will call by George B. Reynard (ML507177)

Sources and more: 


  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Whip-poor-will
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-whip-poor-will
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus). 

The sound of a summer night in the Northeast. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Eastern whip-poor-will song and growl-cluck by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507176)
  • Eastern whip-poor-will call by George B. Reynard (ML507177)

Sources and more: 


  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Whip-poor-will
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-whip-poor-will
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus). 

The sound of a summer night in the Northeast. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Eastern whip-poor-will song and growl-cluck by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507176)
  • Eastern whip-poor-will call by George B. Reynard (ML507177)

Sources and more: 


  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Whip-poor-will
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-whip-poor-will
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Whippoorwill, Eastern whip-poor-will, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 95: Wood Frog – Voice of the Wild 95 95 Episode 95: Wood Frog – Voice of the Wild full 74a32128-ff3a-4fea-a482-61d97dcb3970 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e68a2b2 Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). 

North America’s northernmost amphibian. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Wood frog call by Jeff Gerbracht (ML224894)
  • Wood frog chorus by Gregory Budney (ML138501)

Sources and more: 

]]> Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). 

North America’s northernmost amphibian. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Wood frog call by Jeff Gerbracht (ML224894)
  • Wood frog chorus by Gregory Budney (ML138501)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). 

North America’s northernmost amphibian. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Wood frog call by Jeff Gerbracht (ML224894)
  • Wood frog chorus by Gregory Budney (ML138501)

Sources and more: 

]]> Wood frog, amphibians, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 94: Brown-Headed Cowbird – Voice of the Wild 94 94 Episode 94: Brown-Headed Cowbird – Voice of the Wild full 157ea185-41bd-426d-b813-574f5ddda7ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/44139747 Brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). 

North America’s best-known brood parasite.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Brown-headed Cowbird song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510050)
  • Brown-headed Cowbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML510043)
  • Brown-headed Cowbird flock  by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML510051)

Sources and more: 

]]> Brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). 

North America’s best-known brood parasite.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Brown-headed Cowbird song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510050)
  • Brown-headed Cowbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML510043)
  • Brown-headed Cowbird flock  by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML510051)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). 

North America’s best-known brood parasite.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Brown-headed Cowbird song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510050)
  • Brown-headed Cowbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML510043)
  • Brown-headed Cowbird flock  by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML510051)

Sources and more: 

]]> Brown-headed cowbird, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 93: White-Breasted Nuthatch – Voice of the Wild 93 93 Episode 93: White-Breasted Nuthatch – Voice of the Wild full b118a6cd-a4af-41e1-9bb9-ab2135785bff https://share.transistor.fm/s/e41edd68 White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis). 

The nuthatch at your backyard feeder.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-breasted Nuthatch call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508309)
  • White-breasted Nuthatch song by Wil Hershberger (ML508307)
  • White-breasted Nuthatch call 2 by Wil Hershberger (ML508308)
  • Red-breasted Nuthatch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508296)

 Sources and more: 

]]> White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis). 

The nuthatch at your backyard feeder.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-breasted Nuthatch call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508309)
  • White-breasted Nuthatch song by Wil Hershberger (ML508307)
  • White-breasted Nuthatch call 2 by Wil Hershberger (ML508308)
  • Red-breasted Nuthatch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508296)

 Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis). 

The nuthatch at your backyard feeder.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-breasted Nuthatch call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508309)
  • White-breasted Nuthatch song by Wil Hershberger (ML508307)
  • White-breasted Nuthatch call 2 by Wil Hershberger (ML508308)
  • Red-breasted Nuthatch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508296)

 Sources and more: 

]]> White-breasted nuthatch, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 92: Great Blue Heron – Voice of the Wild 92 92 Episode 92: Great Blue Heron – Voice of the Wild full c176f2bb-575e-4ec2-921f-87091bb942e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec75fff4 Great blue heron (Ardea herodias). 

The big heron with an awkward squawk.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Great Blue Heron call 1 by  William Evans (ML505860)
  • Great Blue Heron call 2 by  William Evans (ML505863)

Sources and more: 

]]> Great blue heron (Ardea herodias). 

The big heron with an awkward squawk.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Great Blue Heron call 1 by  William Evans (ML505860)
  • Great Blue Heron call 2 by  William Evans (ML505863)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Great blue heron (Ardea herodias). 

The big heron with an awkward squawk.  

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Great Blue Heron call 1 by  William Evans (ML505860)
  • Great Blue Heron call 2 by  William Evans (ML505863)

Sources and more: 

]]> Great Blue Heron, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 91: Cooper’s Hawk – Voice of the Wild 91 91 Episode 91: Cooper’s Hawk – Voice of the Wild full 4134336a-e179-418a-801c-b22fe001b016 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cf0b2e7 Cooper's hawk (Astur cooperii). 

An agile hawk of woodlands and backyards. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Cooper's Hawk call by Wil Hershberger (ML505967) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/coopers-hawk 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Cooper's hawk (Astur cooperii). 

An agile hawk of woodlands and backyards. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Cooper's Hawk call by Wil Hershberger (ML505967) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/coopers-hawk 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Cooper's hawk (Astur cooperii). 

An agile hawk of woodlands and backyards. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Cooper's Hawk call by Wil Hershberger (ML505967) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/coopers-hawk 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Cooper’s hawk, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 90: Rusty Blackbird – Voice of the Wild 90 90 Episode 90: Rusty Blackbird – Voice of the Wild full 8cabffbb-81e2-494d-b316-3668c54a7563 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e47408 Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus). 

The blackbird with bronze winter feathers. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Rusty blackbird song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509980)
  • Rusty blackbird call by Peter Paul Kellogg and John Miller (ML509982)
  • Common grackle call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510006)
  • Red-winged blackbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML509911)

Sources and more: 

]]> Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus). 

The blackbird with bronze winter feathers. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Rusty blackbird song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509980)
  • Rusty blackbird call by Peter Paul Kellogg and John Miller (ML509982)
  • Common grackle call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510006)
  • Red-winged blackbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML509911)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus). 

The blackbird with bronze winter feathers. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Rusty blackbird song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509980)
  • Rusty blackbird call by Peter Paul Kellogg and John Miller (ML509982)
  • Common grackle call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510006)
  • Red-winged blackbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML509911)

Sources and more: 

]]> Rusty blackbird, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 89: Coyote – Voice of the Wild 89 89 Episode 89: Coyote – Voice of the Wild full 4f674999-a4b6-418d-8666-e18a502f891c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2d8ce61 Coyote (Canis latrans). 

The song dog. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Coyote pack howling by Brad Walker (ML307053)
  • Coyote individual bark by Jay McGowan (ML204867)

Sources and more: 

]]> Coyote (Canis latrans). 

The song dog. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Coyote pack howling by Brad Walker (ML307053)
  • Coyote individual bark by Jay McGowan (ML204867)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Coyote (Canis latrans). 

The song dog. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Coyote pack howling by Brad Walker (ML307053)
  • Coyote individual bark by Jay McGowan (ML204867)

Sources and more: 

]]> coyote, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 88: Short-Eared Owl – Voice of the Wild 88 88 Episode 88: Short-Eared Owl – Voice of the Wild full 8a063053-e9a5-4f31-bb53-e45e273d3dd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1302fb9c Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). 

The prairie owl. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Short-eared owl wing sonation by Brian McCaffery (ML507105) 
  • Short-eared owl bark call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507110) 
  • Short-eared owl call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507111) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/short-eared-owl 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). 

The prairie owl. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Short-eared owl wing sonation by Brian McCaffery (ML507105) 
  • Short-eared owl bark call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507110) 
  • Short-eared owl call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507111) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/short-eared-owl 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). 

The prairie owl. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Short-eared owl wing sonation by Brian McCaffery (ML507105) 
  • Short-eared owl bark call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507110) 
  • Short-eared owl call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507111) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/short-eared-owl 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Short-eared owl, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 87: Northern Harrier – Voice of the Wild 87 87 Episode 87: Northern Harrier – Voice of the Wild full 4338f835-b2a9-4273-9a36-5068303f76b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b04866e1 Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius). 

The owl-faced hawk. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern harrier call by Cleveland P. Grant and William W. H. Gunn (ML505954)
  • Northern harrier screech call by Charles Duncan (ML505956)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-harrier  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius). 

The owl-faced hawk. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern harrier call by Cleveland P. Grant and William W. H. Gunn (ML505954)
  • Northern harrier screech call by Charles Duncan (ML505956)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-harrier  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius). 

The owl-faced hawk. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern harrier call by Cleveland P. Grant and William W. H. Gunn (ML505954)
  • Northern harrier screech call by Charles Duncan (ML505956)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-harrier  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Northern Harrier, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 86: Long-Eared Owl – Voice of the Wild 86 86 Episode 86: Long-Eared Owl – Voice of the Wild full 530a515c-1620-4800-8218-bb36085f6222 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4f0631e Long-eared owl (Asio otus). 

The crow-sized owl that sometimes roosts communally. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Long-eared owl song by Dave Herr (ML507093) 
  • Long-eared owl coyote-like call by George B. Reynard (ML507096) 
  • Long-eared owl barks by George B. Reynard (ML507100) 
  • Long-eared owl snaps by George B. Reynard (ML507101) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Long-eared_Owl
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/long-eared-owl
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Long-eared owl (Asio otus). 

The crow-sized owl that sometimes roosts communally. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Long-eared owl song by Dave Herr (ML507093) 
  • Long-eared owl coyote-like call by George B. Reynard (ML507096) 
  • Long-eared owl barks by George B. Reynard (ML507100) 
  • Long-eared owl snaps by George B. Reynard (ML507101) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Long-eared_Owl
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/long-eared-owl
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Long-eared owl (Asio otus). 

The crow-sized owl that sometimes roosts communally. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Long-eared owl song by Dave Herr (ML507093) 
  • Long-eared owl coyote-like call by George B. Reynard (ML507096) 
  • Long-eared owl barks by George B. Reynard (ML507100) 
  • Long-eared owl snaps by George B. Reynard (ML507101) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Long-eared_Owl
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/long-eared-owl
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> long-eared owl, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 85: American Crow – Voice of the Wild 85 85 Episode 85: American Crow – Voice of the Wild full b5beaecb-0618-4e64-a60b-9d33b777312d https://share.transistor.fm/s/84694255 American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). 

The clever Corvid. 

Voice of the Wild will be taking a holiday break! We'll be back with a new episode on the 9th of January.
 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American crow song by Mike Andersen (ML508005) 
  • American crow croak call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508007) 
  • American crow nasal call by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML508012) 
  • American crow flock call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508014) 
  • Fish crow call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508032) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-crow 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). 

The clever Corvid. 

Voice of the Wild will be taking a holiday break! We'll be back with a new episode on the 9th of January.
 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American crow song by Mike Andersen (ML508005) 
  • American crow croak call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508007) 
  • American crow nasal call by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML508012) 
  • American crow flock call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508014) 
  • Fish crow call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508032) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-crow 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). 

The clever Corvid. 

Voice of the Wild will be taking a holiday break! We'll be back with a new episode on the 9th of January.
 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American crow song by Mike Andersen (ML508005) 
  • American crow croak call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508007) 
  • American crow nasal call by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML508012) 
  • American crow flock call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508014) 
  • Fish crow call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508032) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-crow 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> American crow, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 84: Tufted Titmouse – Voice of the Wild 84 84 Episode 84: Tufted Titmouse – Voice of the Wild full 769a4004-2d68-44bd-acb5-a659a783c3db https://share.transistor.fm/s/48b7a56e Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). 

The plain little backyard bird with high, sweet songs. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Tufted titmouse song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508222) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 2 by Robert C. Stein (ML508232) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 3 by Dolly Minis (ML508234) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 4 by Benjamin Clock (ML508238) 
  • Tufted titmouse scold by Wil Hershberger (ML508248) 
  • Tufted titmouse call by Randolph Little (ML508247) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). 

The plain little backyard bird with high, sweet songs. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Tufted titmouse song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508222) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 2 by Robert C. Stein (ML508232) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 3 by Dolly Minis (ML508234) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 4 by Benjamin Clock (ML508238) 
  • Tufted titmouse scold by Wil Hershberger (ML508248) 
  • Tufted titmouse call by Randolph Little (ML508247) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). 

The plain little backyard bird with high, sweet songs. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Tufted titmouse song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508222) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 2 by Robert C. Stein (ML508232) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 3 by Dolly Minis (ML508234) 
  • Tufted titmouse song 4 by Benjamin Clock (ML508238) 
  • Tufted titmouse scold by Wil Hershberger (ML508248) 
  • Tufted titmouse call by Randolph Little (ML508247) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> tufted titmouse, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 83: Wild Turkey – Voice of the Wild 83 83 Episode 83: Wild Turkey – Voice of the Wild full 47bd7ac9-40b0-4de1-98a1-d8422836343c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dc9b1e0 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 

America’s favorite gamebird. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Wild turkey gobble by Gregory Budney (ML505685) 
  • Wild turkey cluck by Gregory Budney (ML505685) 
  • Wild turkey purring by Andrea L. Priori (ML505688) 
  • Wild turkey various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML505687) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 

America’s favorite gamebird. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Wild turkey gobble by Gregory Budney (ML505685) 
  • Wild turkey cluck by Gregory Budney (ML505685) 
  • Wild turkey purring by Andrea L. Priori (ML505688) 
  • Wild turkey various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML505687) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 

America’s favorite gamebird. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Wild turkey gobble by Gregory Budney (ML505685) 
  • Wild turkey cluck by Gregory Budney (ML505685) 
  • Wild turkey purring by Andrea L. Priori (ML505688) 
  • Wild turkey various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML505687) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> wild turkey, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 82: Purple Finch – Voice of the Wild 82 82 Episode 82: Purple Finch – Voice of the Wild full 3258be14-aff6-4b5c-8cdb-99c7995f89dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/949c853c Purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus). 

The rose-red finch with a clear and open song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) 
  • Purple finch call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML510178) 
  • House finch song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510161) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/purple-finch 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus). 

The rose-red finch with a clear and open song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) 
  • Purple finch call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML510178) 
  • House finch song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510161) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/purple-finch 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus). 

The rose-red finch with a clear and open song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) 
  • Purple finch call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML510178) 
  • House finch song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510161) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/purple-finch 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Purple finch, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 81: Northern Flicker – Voice of the Wild 81 81 Episode 81: Northern Flicker – Voice of the Wild full d4a59322-9377-42a9-b98d-e0f652e31cb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd03fe12 Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus). 

The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern flicker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507419)
  • Northern flicker "kew" call by Leonard J. Peyton (ML507416)
  • Northern flicker "wick" call by Wil Hershberger (ML507414)
  • Pileated woodpecker call by Dave Herr (ML507434)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-flicker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus). 

The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern flicker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507419)
  • Northern flicker "kew" call by Leonard J. Peyton (ML507416)
  • Northern flicker "wick" call by Wil Hershberger (ML507414)
  • Pileated woodpecker call by Dave Herr (ML507434)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-flicker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus). 

The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern flicker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507419)
  • Northern flicker "kew" call by Leonard J. Peyton (ML507416)
  • Northern flicker "wick" call by Wil Hershberger (ML507414)
  • Pileated woodpecker call by Dave Herr (ML507434)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-flicker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Northern Flicker, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 80: Fox Sparrow – Voice of the Wild 80 80 Episode 80: Fox Sparrow – Voice of the Wild full 685bca19-7ce1-45eb-b2e9-1c3dfa821b47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1150193b Fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca). 

A rusty winter sparrow with a hearty “smack” call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Fox sparrow song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509629) 
  • Fox sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509632) 
  • Fox sparrow "smack" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509631) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/fox_sparrow 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/fox-sparrow 
  • Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World. 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca). 

A rusty winter sparrow with a hearty “smack” call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Fox sparrow song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509629) 
  • Fox sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509632) 
  • Fox sparrow "smack" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509631) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/fox_sparrow 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/fox-sparrow 
  • Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World. 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca). 

A rusty winter sparrow with a hearty “smack” call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Fox sparrow song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509629) 
  • Fox sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509632) 
  • Fox sparrow "smack" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509631) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/fox_sparrow 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/fox-sparrow 
  • Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World. 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fox Sparrow, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 79: Downy Woodpecker – Voice of the Wild 79 79 Episode 79: Downy Woodpecker – Voice of the Wild full e264d360-bf1a-46be-9623-b628a520ffe3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f97f46cb Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). 

The little woodpecker with a cascading call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Downy woodpecker hammering by Wil Hershberger (ML507359) 
  • Downy woodpecker calls and foraging by Wil Hershberger (ML507352) 
  • Downy woodpecker cascading call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507357) 
  • Hairy woodpecker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507364) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/downy-woodpecker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). 

The little woodpecker with a cascading call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Downy woodpecker hammering by Wil Hershberger (ML507359) 
  • Downy woodpecker calls and foraging by Wil Hershberger (ML507352) 
  • Downy woodpecker cascading call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507357) 
  • Hairy woodpecker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507364) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/downy-woodpecker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). 

The little woodpecker with a cascading call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Downy woodpecker hammering by Wil Hershberger (ML507359) 
  • Downy woodpecker calls and foraging by Wil Hershberger (ML507352) 
  • Downy woodpecker cascading call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507357) 
  • Hairy woodpecker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507364) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/downy-woodpecker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Downy woodpecker, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 78: American Robin – Voice of the Wild 78 78 Episode 78: American Robin – Voice of the Wild full c0e4565c-c2e6-4638-a50b-c85af59d3fbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bfa4636 American robin (Turdus migratorius). 

Our most common thrush. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American robin song by Wil Hershberger (ML508723) 
  • American robin call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508740) 
  • American robin "squeak" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508739) 
  • American robin "tuck" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508732) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-robin 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
]]> American robin (Turdus migratorius). 

Our most common thrush. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American robin song by Wil Hershberger (ML508723) 
  • American robin call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508740) 
  • American robin "squeak" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508739) 
  • American robin "tuck" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508732) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-robin 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 American robin (Turdus migratorius). 

Our most common thrush. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American robin song by Wil Hershberger (ML508723) 
  • American robin call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508740) 
  • American robin "squeak" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508739) 
  • American robin "tuck" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508732) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-robin 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
]]> American Robin, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 77: Brown Creeper – Voice of the Wild 77 77 Episode 77: Brown Creeper – Voice of the Wild full 52e195ec-9c61-485d-b2cf-69c09080ffac https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a17fe12 Brown creeper (Certhia americana). 

The tree bark specialist with a high-pitched call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Brown creeper song by Wil Hershberger (ML508349)
  • Brown creeper call 1 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508344)
  • Brown creeper call 2 by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508356)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_creeper
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-creeper
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

 

]]> Brown creeper (Certhia americana). 

The tree bark specialist with a high-pitched call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Brown creeper song by Wil Hershberger (ML508349)
  • Brown creeper call 1 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508344)
  • Brown creeper call 2 by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508356)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_creeper
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-creeper
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

 

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Brown creeper (Certhia americana). 

The tree bark specialist with a high-pitched call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Brown creeper song by Wil Hershberger (ML508349)
  • Brown creeper call 1 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508344)
  • Brown creeper call 2 by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508356)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_creeper
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-creeper
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

 

]]> Brown creeper, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 76: Hermit Thrush – Voice of the Wild 76 76 Episode 76: Hermit Thrush – Voice of the Wild full 439d9d13-3226-4191-bf0d-1c928284e099 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bcdf00e Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus). 

Winter's thrush. 

Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. Available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Hermit thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508700) 
  • Hermit thrush pluck call by Wil Hershberger (ML508703) 
  • Hermit thrush wheeze call by William Evans (ML508704) 
  • Hermit thrush high pitch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508687) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_thrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hermit-thrush 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus). 

Winter's thrush. 

Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. Available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Hermit thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508700) 
  • Hermit thrush pluck call by Wil Hershberger (ML508703) 
  • Hermit thrush wheeze call by William Evans (ML508704) 
  • Hermit thrush high pitch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508687) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_thrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hermit-thrush 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus). 

Winter's thrush. 

Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. Available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Hermit thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508700) 
  • Hermit thrush pluck call by Wil Hershberger (ML508703) 
  • Hermit thrush wheeze call by William Evans (ML508704) 
  • Hermit thrush high pitch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508687) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_thrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hermit-thrush 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Hermit thrush, thrush, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 75: Red-breasted nuthatch – Voice of the Wild 75 75 Episode 75: Red-breasted nuthatch – Voice of the Wild full 562f6e52-fa84-47c0-b2fc-536a58424fb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07180264 Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis). 

The honorary “winter finch” with a high-pitched honk. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-breasted nuthatch call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508298)
  • Red-breasted nuthatch soft calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508300)
  • White-breasted nuthatch call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508306)
  • Red-breasted nuthatch tin horn song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508297)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-breasted_Nuthatch/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-breasted-nuthatch
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis). 

The honorary “winter finch” with a high-pitched honk. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-breasted nuthatch call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508298)
  • Red-breasted nuthatch soft calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508300)
  • White-breasted nuthatch call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508306)
  • Red-breasted nuthatch tin horn song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508297)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-breasted_Nuthatch/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-breasted-nuthatch
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis). 

The honorary “winter finch” with a high-pitched honk. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-breasted nuthatch call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508298)
  • Red-breasted nuthatch soft calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508300)
  • White-breasted nuthatch call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508306)
  • Red-breasted nuthatch tin horn song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508297)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-breasted_Nuthatch/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-breasted-nuthatch
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Wildlife, nature, natural resources, outdoors, birds, frogs, toads, reptiles, amphibians, ornithology, avian, birding, native plants, No Episode 74: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker – Voice of the Wild 74 74 Episode 74: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker – Voice of the Wild full ee9f5629-2ea9-42a6-b1dd-23b5f2c58197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee5f5c06 Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). 

The woodpecker that makes lines of holes in tree bark. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker nasal call by Gregory Budney (ML507314) 
  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker drumming by Mike Anderson (ML507320) 
  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker scratchy call by Donald Kerr (ML507319) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-bellied-sapsucker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). 

The woodpecker that makes lines of holes in tree bark. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker nasal call by Gregory Budney (ML507314) 
  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker drumming by Mike Anderson (ML507320) 
  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker scratchy call by Donald Kerr (ML507319) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-bellied-sapsucker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). 

The woodpecker that makes lines of holes in tree bark. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker nasal call by Gregory Budney (ML507314) 
  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker drumming by Mike Anderson (ML507320) 
  • Yellow-bellied sapsucker scratchy call by Donald Kerr (ML507319) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-bellied-sapsucker 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> yellow-bellied sapsucker, sapsucker, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 73: Blue Jay – Voice of the Wild 73 73 Episode 73: Blue Jay – Voice of the Wild full ce1a336c-f045-410e-a3ab-e94a04a114b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92040a8e Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). 

A common corvid with a big vocabulary. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blue Jay "jay" call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML507916)
  • Blue Jay "jay" call 2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507922)
  • Blue Jay red-tail mimic by Lucie R. Gunn (ML507946)
  • Blue Jay red-shouldered mimic by Wil Hershberger (ML227078211)
  • Blue Jay grinding call by Wil Hershberger (ML507923)
  • Blue Jay "gentle honking" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507931)
  • Blue Jay alarm squeaking by Robert C. Stein and Robert B. Angstadt (ML507939)
  • Blue Jay rusty gate call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML507936)
  • Blue Jay musical rusty gate call by Matthew D. Medler  (ML507942)
  • Blue Jay "whisper" song by Martha Fischer (ML507918)
  • Blue Jay "jay" call 3 by Wil Hershberger (ML507915)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-jay  
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). 

A common corvid with a big vocabulary. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blue Jay "jay" call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML507916)
  • Blue Jay "jay" call 2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507922)
  • Blue Jay red-tail mimic by Lucie R. Gunn (ML507946)
  • Blue Jay red-shouldered mimic by Wil Hershberger (ML227078211)
  • Blue Jay grinding call by Wil Hershberger (ML507923)
  • Blue Jay "gentle honking" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507931)
  • Blue Jay alarm squeaking by Robert C. Stein and Robert B. Angstadt (ML507939)
  • Blue Jay rusty gate call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML507936)
  • Blue Jay musical rusty gate call by Matthew D. Medler  (ML507942)
  • Blue Jay "whisper" song by Martha Fischer (ML507918)
  • Blue Jay "jay" call 3 by Wil Hershberger (ML507915)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-jay  
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). 

A common corvid with a big vocabulary. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blue Jay "jay" call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML507916)
  • Blue Jay "jay" call 2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507922)
  • Blue Jay red-tail mimic by Lucie R. Gunn (ML507946)
  • Blue Jay red-shouldered mimic by Wil Hershberger (ML227078211)
  • Blue Jay grinding call by Wil Hershberger (ML507923)
  • Blue Jay "gentle honking" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507931)
  • Blue Jay alarm squeaking by Robert C. Stein and Robert B. Angstadt (ML507939)
  • Blue Jay rusty gate call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML507936)
  • Blue Jay musical rusty gate call by Matthew D. Medler  (ML507942)
  • Blue Jay "whisper" song by Martha Fischer (ML507918)
  • Blue Jay "jay" call 3 by Wil Hershberger (ML507915)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-jay  
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.
]]> Blue Jay, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 72: Fall Field Cricket – Voice of the Wild 72 72 Episode 72: Fall Field Cricket – Voice of the Wild full 45c95349-9bfc-4d09-ae52-5daa1084ca5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/65eab7a3 Fall field cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus). 

The big cricket that sings in late summer and fall. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

Fall field cricket song by Wil Hershberger (ML239249)


Sources and more: 

]]> Fall field cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus). 

The big cricket that sings in late summer and fall. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

Fall field cricket song by Wil Hershberger (ML239249)


Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Fall field cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus). 

The big cricket that sings in late summer and fall. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

Fall field cricket song by Wil Hershberger (ML239249)


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]]> Fall Field Cricket, cricket, night-singing insects, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 71: Round-Tipped Conehead – Voice of the Wild 71 71 Episode 71: Round-Tipped Conehead – Voice of the Wild full ff1b6767-20c4-4c3b-a40d-b18e7bedef25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d82451f1 Round-tipped conehead (Neoconocephalus retusus). 

A conehead katydid with a continuous buzzy call.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Round-tipped conehead song by Brad Walker (ML307148)

Sources and more: 

]]> Round-tipped conehead (Neoconocephalus retusus). 

A conehead katydid with a continuous buzzy call.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Round-tipped conehead song by Brad Walker (ML307148)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Round-tipped conehead (Neoconocephalus retusus). 

A conehead katydid with a continuous buzzy call.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Round-tipped conehead song by Brad Walker (ML307148)

Sources and more: 

]]> Round-tipped conehead, katydid, coneheads, night-singing insects, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 70: Lesser Anglewing – Voice of the Wild 70 70 Episode 70: Lesser Anglewing – Voice of the Wild full eb873842-6a2e-44ad-a511-5a1e78a25248 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e504294 Lesser anglewing (Microcentrum retinerve). 

The katydid with a quick rasping rattle. 

Minor correction for this episode: only the male lesser anglewing will have the brown patch on the back.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Lesser anglewing song by Wil Hershberger (ML110337) 
  • Ambient calls by Wil Hershberger (ML110317) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Lesser anglewing (Microcentrum retinerve). 

The katydid with a quick rasping rattle. 

Minor correction for this episode: only the male lesser anglewing will have the brown patch on the back.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Lesser anglewing song by Wil Hershberger (ML110337) 
  • Ambient calls by Wil Hershberger (ML110317) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Lesser anglewing (Microcentrum retinerve). 

The katydid with a quick rasping rattle. 

Minor correction for this episode: only the male lesser anglewing will have the brown patch on the back.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Lesser anglewing song by Wil Hershberger (ML110337) 
  • Ambient calls by Wil Hershberger (ML110317) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Lesser anglewing, katydid, night-singing insects, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 69: Sound Key to Common Katydids – Voice of the Wild 69 69 Episode 69: Sound Key to Common Katydids – Voice of the Wild full c2f9cbc5-9ec9-4d74-b3ca-1a59b0df874a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cb59fa3 Twelve Common Katydids in the Midwest 

Twelve katydids are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of most of the recordings. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

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]]> Twelve Common Katydids in the Midwest 

Twelve katydids are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of most of the recordings. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 295 Twelve Common Katydids in the Midwest 

Twelve katydids are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of most of the recordings. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

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]]> Katydid, night-singing insects, identification, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 68: Walker’s Cicada – Voice of the Wild 68 68 Episode 68: Walker’s Cicada – Voice of the Wild full 78f89a8b-c139-4401-a03f-195009c026a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33e1c203 Walker’s Cicada (Megatibicen pronotalis). 

The big cicada with a loud, slowly pulsed song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Walker's Cicada song by Thomas J. Walker (ML128898) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Walker’s Cicada (Megatibicen pronotalis). 

The big cicada with a loud, slowly pulsed song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Walker's Cicada song by Thomas J. Walker (ML128898) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Walker’s Cicada (Megatibicen pronotalis). 

The big cicada with a loud, slowly pulsed song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Walker's Cicada song by Thomas J. Walker (ML128898) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Walker’s cicada, annual cicada, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 67: Sound Key to Common Annual Cicadas – Voice of the Wild 67 67 Episode 67: Sound Key to Common Annual Cicadas – Voice of the Wild full 3f0ac865-9247-400c-b6fc-2fbba0582138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b093db5d Sound Key to the Six Common Annual Cicadas of the Midwest

Six annual cicada species are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of the recordings. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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]]> Sound Key to the Six Common Annual Cicadas of the Midwest

Six annual cicada species are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of the recordings. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 265 Sound Key to the Six Common Annual Cicadas of the Midwest

Six annual cicada species are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of the recordings. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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]]> dog day cicada, annual cicada, identification, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 66: Linne’s Cicada – Voice of the Wild 66 66 Episode 66: Linne’s Cicada – Voice of the Wild full e91ea4b0-0d39-42a6-b2c3-7d869c2dc16b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b429b8c4 Linne’s Cicada (Neotibicen linnei). 

The annual cicada with a wavering crescendo said to sound akin to a salt shaker. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Linne's Cicada song by Wil Hershberger (ML110293) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Linne’s Cicada (Neotibicen linnei). 

The annual cicada with a wavering crescendo said to sound akin to a salt shaker. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Linne's Cicada song by Wil Hershberger (ML110293) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Linne’s Cicada (Neotibicen linnei). 

The annual cicada with a wavering crescendo said to sound akin to a salt shaker. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Linne's Cicada song by Wil Hershberger (ML110293) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Linne’s cicada, annual cicada, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 65: Chimney Swift – Voice of the Wild 65 65 Episode 65: Chimney Swift – Voice of the Wild full 19dfacaa-67a4-437a-abb6-997b3b5d4a7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa04d84b Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica).

The insectivore that skitters across the summer sky.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Chimney Swift calls by Wil Hershberger (ML507186)
  • Chimney Swift young calls by George B. Reynard (ML507188)

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]]> Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica).

The insectivore that skitters across the summer sky.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Chimney Swift calls by Wil Hershberger (ML507186)
  • Chimney Swift young calls by George B. Reynard (ML507188)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica).

The insectivore that skitters across the summer sky.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Chimney Swift calls by Wil Hershberger (ML507186)
  • Chimney Swift young calls by George B. Reynard (ML507188)

Sources and more: 

]]> Chimney Swift, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 64: Lyric Cicada – Voice of the Wild 64 64 Episode 64: Lyric Cicada – Voice of the Wild full 6831ab3a-0df5-4569-9fbb-3817bb3b03c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d152cb6 Lyric Cicada (Neotibicen lyricen).

The annual cicada with a consistent, unpulsed tone.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Lyric Cicada call by Wil Hershberger (ML534518) 

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]]> Lyric Cicada (Neotibicen lyricen).

The annual cicada with a consistent, unpulsed tone.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Lyric Cicada call by Wil Hershberger (ML534518) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Lyric Cicada (Neotibicen lyricen).

The annual cicada with a consistent, unpulsed tone.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Lyric Cicada call by Wil Hershberger (ML534518) 

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]]> Lyric cicada, annual cicada, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 63: American Bullfrog – Voice of the Wild 63 63 Episode 63: American Bullfrog – Voice of the Wild full 821991aa-c9bd-4eea-a3ef-23c3ce701fc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/159fa97a American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). 

The largest frog in North America. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Bullfrog call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML237542) 
  • American Bullfrog chorus by Steven R. Pantle and Joel W. Govostes (ML53182) 

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]]> American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). 

The largest frog in North America. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Bullfrog call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML237542) 
  • American Bullfrog chorus by Steven R. Pantle and Joel W. Govostes (ML53182) 

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]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). 

The largest frog in North America. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Bullfrog call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML237542) 
  • American Bullfrog chorus by Steven R. Pantle and Joel W. Govostes (ML53182) 

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]]> American bullfrog, bullfrog, amphibian, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 62: Bald Eagle – Voice of the Wild 62 62 Episode 62: Bald Eagle – Voice of the Wild full 44ed9c21-bbe6-42aa-988c-66be49d35936 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6e95ceb Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). 

A conservation success story and the national symbol of the United States.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Bald Eagle call by Gerrit Vyn (ML505974)
  • Bald Eagle screech by Gregory Budney (ML505975)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). 

A conservation success story and the national symbol of the United States.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Bald Eagle call by Gerrit Vyn (ML505974)
  • Bald Eagle screech by Gregory Budney (ML505975)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). 

A conservation success story and the national symbol of the United States.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Bald Eagle call by Gerrit Vyn (ML505974)
  • Bald Eagle screech by Gregory Budney (ML505975)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.
]]> Bald Eagle, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 61: Green Frog – Voice of the Wild 61 61 Episode 61: Green Frog – Voice of the Wild full f424d05c-447d-4bbe-9937-fdd17e626692 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ccb18fd Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans). 

The frog that sounds like the pluck of a banjo string. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Green Frog call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML514691)
  • Green Frog chorus by Wil Hershberger (ML527303)

Sources and more: 

]]> Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans). 

The frog that sounds like the pluck of a banjo string. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Green Frog call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML514691)
  • Green Frog chorus by Wil Hershberger (ML527303)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans). 

The frog that sounds like the pluck of a banjo string. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Green Frog call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML514691)
  • Green Frog chorus by Wil Hershberger (ML527303)

Sources and more: 

]]> Green Frog, amphibian, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 60: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird – Voice of the Wild 60 60 Episode 60: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird – Voice of the Wild full 6ace6e82-d186-40d0-ad69-c4580fb3d944 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c54ce31 Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). 

The only hummingbird that regularly nests east of the Mississippi river.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Ruby-throated hummingbird calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507203) 
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird male display flight sound by Randolph Little (ML507200) 
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird flight humming by Randolph Little (ML507202) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ruby-throated-hummingbird  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). 

The only hummingbird that regularly nests east of the Mississippi river.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Ruby-throated hummingbird calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507203) 
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird male display flight sound by Randolph Little (ML507200) 
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird flight humming by Randolph Little (ML507202) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ruby-throated-hummingbird  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). 

The only hummingbird that regularly nests east of the Mississippi river.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Ruby-throated hummingbird calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507203) 
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird male display flight sound by Randolph Little (ML507200) 
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird flight humming by Randolph Little (ML507202) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ruby-throated-hummingbird  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
]]> Ruby-throated hummingbird, Hummingbird, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 59: American Toad – Voice of the Wild 59 59 Episode 59: American Toad – Voice of the Wild full 8e36a641-7538-42e2-b46f-f6710bfaabb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e561b7dd American toad (Anaxyrus americanus). 

A gruff amphibian with a musical trill. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Toad call by Matthew D. Medler (ML514691) 

Sources and more: 

]]> American toad (Anaxyrus americanus). 

A gruff amphibian with a musical trill. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Toad call by Matthew D. Medler (ML514691) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 American toad (Anaxyrus americanus). 

A gruff amphibian with a musical trill. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Toad call by Matthew D. Medler (ML514691) 

Sources and more: 

]]> American Toad, Toad, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 58: Eastern Gray Treefrog – Voice of the Wild 58 58 Episode 58: Eastern Gray Treefrog – Voice of the Wild full 5a0db019-cdc1-4b95-b5bf-caa8cff8d21a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c859438 Eastern Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor). 

The frog that sounds like a woodpecker. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-bellied woodpecker call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507296)

The following USGS recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Eastern gray treefrog call by U.S. Geological Survey
  • Cope's gray treefrog call by U.S. Geological Survey

Sources and more: 

]]> Eastern Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor). 

The frog that sounds like a woodpecker. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-bellied woodpecker call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507296)

The following USGS recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Eastern gray treefrog call by U.S. Geological Survey
  • Cope's gray treefrog call by U.S. Geological Survey

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 Eastern Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor). 

The frog that sounds like a woodpecker. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-bellied woodpecker call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507296)

The following USGS recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Eastern gray treefrog call by U.S. Geological Survey
  • Cope's gray treefrog call by U.S. Geological Survey

Sources and more: 

]]> Eastern Gray Treefrog, treefrog, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 57: Warbling Vireo – Voice of the Wild 57 57 Episode 57: Warbling Vireo – Voice of the Wild full 84aca7ad-c978-4530-8be7-bb21989a7dfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/31489f8a Warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus). 

The plain vireo with a happy, jumbled song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Warbling vireo song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507826) 
  • Warbling vireo call by Randolph Little (ML507833) 
  • Warbling vireo second call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507828) 
  • Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Warbling_Vireo 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/warbling-vireo 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus). 

The plain vireo with a happy, jumbled song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Warbling vireo song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507826) 
  • Warbling vireo call by Randolph Little (ML507833) 
  • Warbling vireo second call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507828) 
  • Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Warbling_Vireo 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/warbling-vireo 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus). 

The plain vireo with a happy, jumbled song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Warbling vireo song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507826) 
  • Warbling vireo call by Randolph Little (ML507833) 
  • Warbling vireo second call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507828) 
  • Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Warbling_Vireo 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/warbling-vireo 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Warbling vireo, Vireo, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 56: Tennessee Warbler – Voice of the Wild 56 56 Episode 56: Tennessee Warbler – Voice of the Wild full 3c81049a-167c-4667-9dd5-e46c5385b5bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff1698d6 Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina). 

The drab warbler with a repetitive three-parted song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Tennessee warbler song by Matthew D. Medler (ML509001) 
  • Tennessee warbler call by Robert W. Robinson and Bea Robinson (ML509015) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tennessee_Warbler  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tennessee-warbler  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

 

]]> Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina). 

The drab warbler with a repetitive three-parted song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Tennessee warbler song by Matthew D. Medler (ML509001) 
  • Tennessee warbler call by Robert W. Robinson and Bea Robinson (ML509015) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tennessee_Warbler  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tennessee-warbler  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

 

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina). 

The drab warbler with a repetitive three-parted song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Tennessee warbler song by Matthew D. Medler (ML509001) 
  • Tennessee warbler call by Robert W. Robinson and Bea Robinson (ML509015) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tennessee_Warbler  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tennessee-warbler  
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

 

]]> Tennessee Warbler, warbler, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 55: Blackpoll Warbler – Voice of the Wild 55 55 Episode 55: Blackpoll Warbler – Voice of the Wild full cb4a0a29-c8d5-4b78-99c7-414e70a06cab https://share.transistor.fm/s/18c7b7b3 Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata). 

A monochrome warbler with a high-pitched “tick-tick-tick” song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blackpoll warbler call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509250) 
  • Blackpoll warbler song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509246) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blackpoll_Warbler 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blackpoll-warbler 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata). 

A monochrome warbler with a high-pitched “tick-tick-tick” song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blackpoll warbler call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509250) 
  • Blackpoll warbler song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509246) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blackpoll_Warbler 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blackpoll-warbler 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata). 

A monochrome warbler with a high-pitched “tick-tick-tick” song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blackpoll warbler call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509250) 
  • Blackpoll warbler song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509246) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blackpoll_Warbler 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blackpoll-warbler 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Blackpoll Warbler, warbler, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 54: Ovenbird – Voice of the Wild 54 54 Episode 54: Ovenbird – Voice of the Wild full 2106317e-cd50-4cc4-b5db-743e75922589 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a5e47ae Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla). 

A thrushlike warbler with a blaze of orange on the head. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

  • Ovenbird song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508929) 
  • Ovenbird call by Hope Batcheller (ML508931) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ovenbird 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ovenbird 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla). 

A thrushlike warbler with a blaze of orange on the head. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

  • Ovenbird song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508929) 
  • Ovenbird call by Hope Batcheller (ML508931) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ovenbird 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ovenbird 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla). 

A thrushlike warbler with a blaze of orange on the head. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

  • Ovenbird song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508929) 
  • Ovenbird call by Hope Batcheller (ML508931) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ovenbird 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ovenbird 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. 
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Ovenbird, warbler, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Voice of the Wild...on the Radio? Voice of the Wild...on the Radio? bonus 760c31cd-4e75-46cd-9e55-1551a5d2a854 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba06ae0d Voice of the Wild might be heading to your local public radio station. As a result, regular episodes will sound a little different. 

]]> Voice of the Wild might be heading to your local public radio station. As a result, regular episodes will sound a little different. 

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 90 Voice of the Wild might be heading to your local public radio station. As a result, regular episodes will sound a little different. 

]]> Voice of the Wild No Episode 53: Chestnut-Sided Warbler – Voice of the Wild 53 53 Episode 53: Chestnut-Sided Warbler – Voice of the Wild full 031f9c8b-ff0f-4102-8f80-c4031ec9ad59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7157a5ac Chestnut-sided warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica).

A colorful warbler that’s “pleased to meet you.”

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Chestnut-sided warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509242) 
  • Chestnut-sided warbler song variation by Matthew D. Medler (ML509241)  
  • Chestnut-sided warbler call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML509245) 
  • Yellow warbler song by Mike Andersen (ML509228) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chestnut-sided_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/chestnut-sided-warbler  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Chestnut-sided warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica).

A colorful warbler that’s “pleased to meet you.”

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Chestnut-sided warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509242) 
  • Chestnut-sided warbler song variation by Matthew D. Medler (ML509241)  
  • Chestnut-sided warbler call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML509245) 
  • Yellow warbler song by Mike Andersen (ML509228) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chestnut-sided_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/chestnut-sided-warbler  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 180 Chestnut-sided warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica).

A colorful warbler that’s “pleased to meet you.”

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Chestnut-sided warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509242) 
  • Chestnut-sided warbler song variation by Matthew D. Medler (ML509241)  
  • Chestnut-sided warbler call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML509245) 
  • Yellow warbler song by Mike Andersen (ML509228) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chestnut-sided_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/chestnut-sided-warbler  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Chestnut-sided warbler, warbler, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 52: Prothonotary Warbler – Voice of the Wild 52 52 Episode 52: Prothonotary Warbler – Voice of the Wild full a2156e3d-f72f-4449-9fb1-3a2439d25f28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19d86805 Prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea).

A fiery blaze of color and sound.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Prothonotary warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508987)  
  • Prothonotary warbler call by Curtis Marantz (ML508988) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Prothonotary_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/prothonotary-warbler
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea).

A fiery blaze of color and sound.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Prothonotary warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508987)  
  • Prothonotary warbler call by Curtis Marantz (ML508988) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Prothonotary_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/prothonotary-warbler
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 210 Prothonotary warbler (Protonotaria citrea).

A fiery blaze of color and sound.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Prothonotary warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508987)  
  • Prothonotary warbler call by Curtis Marantz (ML508988) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Prothonotary_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/prothonotary-warbler
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Prothonotary warbler, warbler, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 51: Black-and-White Warbler – Voice of the Wild 51 51 Episode 51: Black-and-White Warbler – Voice of the Wild full 01386890-f014-4801-a6ac-e46012395749 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55ab6cf4 Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia). 

A warbler with a call like a squeaky wheelbarrow.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Black-and-white warbler song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508979) 
  • Black-and-white warbler call by Robert C. Stein (ML508982) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-and-white_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-and-white-warbler  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia). 

A warbler with a call like a squeaky wheelbarrow.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Black-and-white warbler song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508979) 
  • Black-and-white warbler call by Robert C. Stein (ML508982) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-and-white_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-and-white-warbler  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 127 Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia). 

A warbler with a call like a squeaky wheelbarrow.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Black-and-white warbler song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508979) 
  • Black-and-white warbler call by Robert C. Stein (ML508982) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-and-white_Warbler
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-and-white-warbler  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides).
]]> black-and-white warbler, warbler, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 50: Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher – Voice of the Wild 50 50 Episode 50: Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher – Voice of the Wild full f4d5240c-c0ac-498a-863e-4f7161cb5562 https://share.transistor.fm/s/226d1374 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea).

The scratchy-voiced little package of attitude. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher complex song by Wil Hershberger (ML508505) 
  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher simple song by Wil Hershberger (ML508508) 
  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508510) 

Extras:

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-gray_Gnatcatcher  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-gray-gnatcatcher
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea).

The scratchy-voiced little package of attitude. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher complex song by Wil Hershberger (ML508505) 
  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher simple song by Wil Hershberger (ML508508) 
  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508510) 

Extras:

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-gray_Gnatcatcher  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-gray-gnatcatcher
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 155 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea).

The scratchy-voiced little package of attitude. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher complex song by Wil Hershberger (ML508505) 
  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher simple song by Wil Hershberger (ML508508) 
  • Blue-gray gnatcatcher call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508510) 

Extras:

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-gray_Gnatcatcher  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-gray-gnatcatcher
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Blue-gray gnatcatcher, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 49: Louisiana Waterthrush – Voice of the Wild 49 49 Episode 49: Louisiana Waterthrush – Voice of the Wild full 14f33dd5-1522-496d-b756-522372d93602 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1e018d2 Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla). 

The early warbler that favors muddy shorelines. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508939) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML508943) 
  • Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla). 

The early warbler that favors muddy shorelines. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508939) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML508943) 
  • Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Louisiana waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla). 

The early warbler that favors muddy shorelines. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508939) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) 
  • Louisiana waterthrush call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML508943) 
  • Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Louisiana Waterthrush, warbler, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 48: Ruby-Crowned Kinglet – Voice of the Wild 48 48 Episode 48: Ruby-Crowned Kinglet – Voice of the Wild full 5e9c9458-abc5-4b32-bb8f-f77c61ef2123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cd07948 Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula).

The kinglet that hides its crest (most of the time).

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Ruby-crowned kinglet song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508543) 
  • Ruby-crowned kinglet "jeedeet" call by Gerrit Vyn (ML508564) 
  • Ruby-crowned kinglet second call by Wil Hershberger (ML508556) 
  • Golden-crowned kinglet song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508539) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned_Kinglet  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ruby-crowned-kinglet  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula).

The kinglet that hides its crest (most of the time).

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Ruby-crowned kinglet song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508543) 
  • Ruby-crowned kinglet "jeedeet" call by Gerrit Vyn (ML508564) 
  • Ruby-crowned kinglet second call by Wil Hershberger (ML508556) 
  • Golden-crowned kinglet song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508539) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned_Kinglet  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ruby-crowned-kinglet  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 202 Ruby-crowned kinglet (Corthylio calendula).

The kinglet that hides its crest (most of the time).

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Ruby-crowned kinglet song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508543) 
  • Ruby-crowned kinglet "jeedeet" call by Gerrit Vyn (ML508564) 
  • Ruby-crowned kinglet second call by Wil Hershberger (ML508556) 
  • Golden-crowned kinglet song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508539) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned_Kinglet  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ruby-crowned-kinglet  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Ruby-crowned kinglet, bird migration, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 47: Spring Peeper – Voice of the Wild 47 47 Episode 47: Spring Peeper – Voice of the Wild full ab277dcb-a0b4-4ece-b989-f9bf4902d368 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5a2b639 Spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). 

The early-spring frog with a sharp birdlike call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Spring Peeper individual call by Wil Hershberger (ML94265) 
  • “Sleigh bell” chorus by Rob Kanter 

Sources and more: 

]]> Spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). 

The early-spring frog with a sharp birdlike call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Spring Peeper individual call by Wil Hershberger (ML94265) 
  • “Sleigh bell” chorus by Rob Kanter 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 Spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). 

The early-spring frog with a sharp birdlike call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Spring Peeper individual call by Wil Hershberger (ML94265) 
  • “Sleigh bell” chorus by Rob Kanter 

Sources and more: 

]]> Spring Peeper, Frog calls, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 46: American Woodcock – Voice of the Wild 46 46 Episode 46: American Woodcock – Voice of the Wild full 76afa92b-7a07-4811-9788-b913478c2aa1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fe7b43d American woodcock (Scolopax minor). 

The most peculiar of all our shorebirds with a display that is among the surest signs of spring. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Extras: 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American woodcock "peent" call by Wil Hershberger (ML506500) 
  • American woodcock whistling flight by George B. Reynard (ML506499) 

Sources and more: 

]]> American woodcock (Scolopax minor). 

The most peculiar of all our shorebirds with a display that is among the surest signs of spring. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Extras: 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American woodcock "peent" call by Wil Hershberger (ML506500) 
  • American woodcock whistling flight by George B. Reynard (ML506499) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 121 American woodcock (Scolopax minor). 

The most peculiar of all our shorebirds with a display that is among the surest signs of spring. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Extras: 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American woodcock "peent" call by Wil Hershberger (ML506500) 
  • American woodcock whistling flight by George B. Reynard (ML506499) 

Sources and more: 

]]> American Woodcock, timberdoodle, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 45: Boreal Chorus Frog – Voice of the Wild 45 45 Episode 45: Boreal Chorus Frog – Voice of the Wild full 8f873f05-4cfb-4a27-9a47-f112d68f1621 https://share.transistor.fm/s/122115d1 Boreal chorus frog (Pseudacris maculata). 

The northern early-spring frog with a call like a fingernail running down the teeth of a plastic comb. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Doug Hynes, XC934142. 

Sources and more: 

]]> Boreal chorus frog (Pseudacris maculata). 

The northern early-spring frog with a call like a fingernail running down the teeth of a plastic comb. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Doug Hynes, XC934142. 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 136 Boreal chorus frog (Pseudacris maculata). 

The northern early-spring frog with a call like a fingernail running down the teeth of a plastic comb. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Doug Hynes, XC934142. 

Sources and more: 

]]> Boreal Chorus Frog, Frog calls, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 44: Killdeer – Voice of the Wild 44 44 Episode 44: Killdeer – Voice of the Wild full 0d33de81-b96f-4d2b-962f-ab3d6f085250 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7c6e8a3 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus).

 

An adaptable shorebird with a solitary lifestyle that puts it in range of our everyday life. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

Killdeer primary call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506215)

Killdeer "dee-dee" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506216)

Killdeer flying complex call by Wil Hershberger (ML506208)

Killdeer chatter by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506213)


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Killdeer
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/killdeer
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus).

 

An adaptable shorebird with a solitary lifestyle that puts it in range of our everyday life. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

Killdeer primary call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506215)

Killdeer "dee-dee" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506216)

Killdeer flying complex call by Wil Hershberger (ML506208)

Killdeer chatter by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506213)


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Killdeer
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/killdeer
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 211 Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus).

 

An adaptable shorebird with a solitary lifestyle that puts it in range of our everyday life. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

Killdeer primary call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506215)

Killdeer "dee-dee" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506216)

Killdeer flying complex call by Wil Hershberger (ML506208)

Killdeer chatter by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506213)


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Killdeer
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/killdeer
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Killdeer, shorebird, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 43: Common Grackle – Voice of the Wild 43 43 Episode 43: Common Grackle – Voice of the Wild full 662042c9-ec12-4c02-a2aa-06ac4878fd93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7b431f5 Common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula). 

An adaptable blackbird with an explosive and sometimes grating song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 


Common grackle song by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML509997) 

Common grackle calls by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510009) 

Common grackle flock calls by Wil Hershberger (ML510013) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Grackle
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/common-grackle
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula). 

An adaptable blackbird with an explosive and sometimes grating song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 


Common grackle song by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML509997) 

Common grackle calls by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510009) 

Common grackle flock calls by Wil Hershberger (ML510013) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Grackle
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/common-grackle
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 160 Common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula). 

An adaptable blackbird with an explosive and sometimes grating song. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 


Common grackle song by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML509997) 

Common grackle calls by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510009) 

Common grackle flock calls by Wil Hershberger (ML510013) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Grackle
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/common-grackle
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Common Grackle, blackbirds, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 42: Red-Winged Blackbird – Voice of the Wild 42 42 Episode 42: Red-Winged Blackbird – Voice of the Wild full 8b99ae46-a4aa-47f3-bf1b-67bceec9803d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d31f625 Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). 

An iconic resident blackbird who’s growing numbers warn of spring’s approach. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-winged blackbird song and "chack" call by Wil Hershberger (ML509910)
  • Red-winged blackbird "peteeet" call by Richard W. Simmers (ML509931)
  • Red-winged blackbird nest alarm by Wil Hershberger (ML509921)
  • Red-winged blackbird flock calls by Randolph Little and James Kimball (ML509916)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-winged-blackbird 
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1). 
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America). 
]]> Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). 

An iconic resident blackbird who’s growing numbers warn of spring’s approach. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-winged blackbird song and "chack" call by Wil Hershberger (ML509910)
  • Red-winged blackbird "peteeet" call by Richard W. Simmers (ML509931)
  • Red-winged blackbird nest alarm by Wil Hershberger (ML509921)
  • Red-winged blackbird flock calls by Randolph Little and James Kimball (ML509916)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-winged-blackbird 
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1). 
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America). 
]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 200 Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). 

An iconic resident blackbird who’s growing numbers warn of spring’s approach. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-winged blackbird song and "chack" call by Wil Hershberger (ML509910)
  • Red-winged blackbird "peteeet" call by Richard W. Simmers (ML509931)
  • Red-winged blackbird nest alarm by Wil Hershberger (ML509921)
  • Red-winged blackbird flock calls by Randolph Little and James Kimball (ML509916)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-winged-blackbird 
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC. 
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1). 
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America). 
]]> Red-winged blackbird, blackbirds, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Bonus: First Signs of Spring – Voice of the Wild Bonus: First Signs of Spring – Voice of the Wild bonus d1e19634-4d39-45fd-8542-8056f65ff42f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f990da1 First Signs of Spring

 

What are the first and most reliable signs of spring? In this episode we’re giving voice to the plants and animals that manage to break through winter's chill to warn of the spring ahead. This episode features both wildlife calls and ambient sounds of nature, so grab your headphones!


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Robin call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508731)
  • American Robin call 2 by Mike Andersen (ML508737)
  • Dark eyed junco call by Kevin J. Colver (ML509736)
  • American tree sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509480)
  • Black capped chickadee call by Steven R. Pantle (ML508158)
  • Black capped chickadee group calls by Robert C. Stein and Charles A. Sutherland (ML508159)
  • American Robin call 3 by Martha Fischer (ML508741)
  • Red winged blackbird flock calls by Randolph Little and James Kimball (ML509916)
  • Common grackle flock calls by Wil Hershberger (ML510013)
  • Killdeer flying by Wil Hershberger (ML506208)
  • Eastern phoebe call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507621)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call with song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)
  • American woodcock "peent" and flying by Gregory Budney (ML506492)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler chip by Gerrit Vyn ( ML509293)

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/spotlight-natural-resources/early-spring-wildlife
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> First Signs of Spring

 

What are the first and most reliable signs of spring? In this episode we’re giving voice to the plants and animals that manage to break through winter's chill to warn of the spring ahead. This episode features both wildlife calls and ambient sounds of nature, so grab your headphones!


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Robin call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508731)
  • American Robin call 2 by Mike Andersen (ML508737)
  • Dark eyed junco call by Kevin J. Colver (ML509736)
  • American tree sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509480)
  • Black capped chickadee call by Steven R. Pantle (ML508158)
  • Black capped chickadee group calls by Robert C. Stein and Charles A. Sutherland (ML508159)
  • American Robin call 3 by Martha Fischer (ML508741)
  • Red winged blackbird flock calls by Randolph Little and James Kimball (ML509916)
  • Common grackle flock calls by Wil Hershberger (ML510013)
  • Killdeer flying by Wil Hershberger (ML506208)
  • Eastern phoebe call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507621)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call with song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)
  • American woodcock "peent" and flying by Gregory Budney (ML506492)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler chip by Gerrit Vyn ( ML509293)

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/spotlight-natural-resources/early-spring-wildlife
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 470 First Signs of Spring

 

What are the first and most reliable signs of spring? In this episode we’re giving voice to the plants and animals that manage to break through winter's chill to warn of the spring ahead. This episode features both wildlife calls and ambient sounds of nature, so grab your headphones!


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Robin call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508731)
  • American Robin call 2 by Mike Andersen (ML508737)
  • Dark eyed junco call by Kevin J. Colver (ML509736)
  • American tree sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509480)
  • Black capped chickadee call by Steven R. Pantle (ML508158)
  • Black capped chickadee group calls by Robert C. Stein and Charles A. Sutherland (ML508159)
  • American Robin call 3 by Martha Fischer (ML508741)
  • Red winged blackbird flock calls by Randolph Little and James Kimball (ML509916)
  • Common grackle flock calls by Wil Hershberger (ML510013)
  • Killdeer flying by Wil Hershberger (ML506208)
  • Eastern phoebe call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507621)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537)
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call with song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)
  • American woodcock "peent" and flying by Gregory Budney (ML506492)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler chip by Gerrit Vyn ( ML509293)

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/spotlight-natural-resources/early-spring-wildlife
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1).
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Spring, nature, wildlife, birding, botany, frogs, bird songs, bird calls, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, nature documentary, Illinois, Midwest No Episode 41: Red-Shouldered Hawk – Voice of the Wild 41 41 Episode 41: Red-Shouldered Hawk – Voice of the Wild full e0433840-c746-4fba-921c-b60af1182b3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2fbd2c6 Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus). 

An agile forest “buteo” with handsome plumage. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-shouldered hawk song by William W. H. Gunn (ML505989)
  • Red-shouldered hawk first call by Gerrit Vyn (ML505992)
  • Red-shouldered hawk second call by Wil Hershberger (ML505997)

The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode:

  • Blue Jay mimic call by Christopher McPherson (XC600534)

Sources and more: 

  • Christopher McPherson, XC600534. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/60053 
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-shouldered-hawk  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • Dunne P, Sibley D, Sutton C. 2012. Hawks in flight : the flight identification of North American raptors. 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus). 

An agile forest “buteo” with handsome plumage. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter 

Listen online on our Homepage 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-shouldered hawk song by William W. H. Gunn (ML505989)
  • Red-shouldered hawk first call by Gerrit Vyn (ML505992)
  • Red-shouldered hawk second call by Wil Hershberger (ML505997)

The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode:

  • Blue Jay mimic call by Christopher McPherson (XC600534)

Sources and more: 

  • Christopher McPherson, XC600534. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/60053 
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-shouldered-hawk  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • Dunne P, Sibley D, Sutton C. 2012. Hawks in flight : the flight identification of North American raptors. 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 191 Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus). 

An agile forest “buteo” with handsome plumage. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter 

Listen online on our Homepage 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-shouldered hawk song by William W. H. Gunn (ML505989)
  • Red-shouldered hawk first call by Gerrit Vyn (ML505992)
  • Red-shouldered hawk second call by Wil Hershberger (ML505997)

The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode:

  • Blue Jay mimic call by Christopher McPherson (XC600534)

Sources and more: 

  • Christopher McPherson, XC600534. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/60053 
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-shouldered-hawk  
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC.
  • Dunne P, Sibley D, Sutton C. 2012. Hawks in flight : the flight identification of North American raptors. 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Red-shouldered hawk, hawks, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 40: Northern Saw-Whet Owl – Voice of the Wild 40 40 Episode 40: Northern Saw-Whet Owl – Voice of the Wild full 81c7ed37-e7f2-45f7-89f3-98bd91ec0dc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73ef4898 Northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus). 

A cute but seldom-seen owl that visits Illinois only in fall and winter. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern Saw-whet Owl song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507005)
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl "skew" call by Scott Weidensaul (ML507131)
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl "whine" call by Scott Weidensaul (ML507129)

Sources and more: 

]]> Northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus). 

A cute but seldom-seen owl that visits Illinois only in fall and winter. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern Saw-whet Owl song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507005)
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl "skew" call by Scott Weidensaul (ML507131)
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl "whine" call by Scott Weidensaul (ML507129)

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 185 Northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus). 

A cute but seldom-seen owl that visits Illinois only in fall and winter. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Northern Saw-whet Owl song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507005)
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl "skew" call by Scott Weidensaul (ML507131)
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl "whine" call by Scott Weidensaul (ML507129)

Sources and more: 

]]> Northern saw-whet owl, owls, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 39: Barred Owl – Voice of the Wild 39 39 Episode 39: Barred Owl – Voice of the Wild full 6cee6c06-56f0-4f2f-9e28-cbbdc5c64959 https://share.transistor.fm/s/606f8187 Barred owl (Strix varia).

The dark-eyed owl with a goofy call, a quirky history, and a penchant for bottomland forests. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Barred Owl call and counter-singing by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507062) 
  • Barred Owl Screeching by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML507064) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Barred owl (Strix varia).

The dark-eyed owl with a goofy call, a quirky history, and a penchant for bottomland forests. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Barred Owl call and counter-singing by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507062) 
  • Barred Owl Screeching by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML507064) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 241 Barred owl (Strix varia).

The dark-eyed owl with a goofy call, a quirky history, and a penchant for bottomland forests. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Barred Owl call and counter-singing by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507062) 
  • Barred Owl Screeching by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML507064) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Barred owl, owls, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Does the Robin Bring the Spring? – Voice of the Wild Does the Robin Bring the Spring? – Voice of the Wild bonus 5e9a9e8b-4055-4cb2-8d66-a3bf2115fc40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb79359 Is the American Robin really the first harbinger of spring? In this episode I talk about the partially-migratory American Robin and why so many folks seem to think it disappears for the winter. This is an isolated segment of an upcoming bonus episode about the earliest and most reliable signs of spring.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter 

Listen online on our Homepage 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Robin call by Wil Hershberger (ML508731) 
  • American Robin call by Randolph Little  (ML508733) 
  • American Robin call by Mike Andersen (ML508737) 

 

]]> Is the American Robin really the first harbinger of spring? In this episode I talk about the partially-migratory American Robin and why so many folks seem to think it disappears for the winter. This is an isolated segment of an upcoming bonus episode about the earliest and most reliable signs of spring.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter 

Listen online on our Homepage 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Robin call by Wil Hershberger (ML508731) 
  • American Robin call by Randolph Little  (ML508733) 
  • American Robin call by Mike Andersen (ML508737) 

 

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 95 Is the American Robin really the first harbinger of spring? In this episode I talk about the partially-migratory American Robin and why so many folks seem to think it disappears for the winter. This is an isolated segment of an upcoming bonus episode about the earliest and most reliable signs of spring.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Robin call by Wil Hershberger (ML508731) 
  • American Robin call by Randolph Little  (ML508733) 
  • American Robin call by Mike Andersen (ML508737) 

 

]]> American Robin, signs of spring, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 38: Great Horned Owl – Voice of the Wild 38 38 Episode 38: Great Horned Owl – Voice of the Wild full 4c0b7f6c-0d8f-4c09-bdc9-534c09b34bef https://share.transistor.fm/s/9df895a2 Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).

The quintessential “whooo” owl call belongs to the Great horned owl, North America’s most widespread owl species. The haunting duet of a pair of Great Horned Owls can be heard in the late night and early morning hours of mid to late winter.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Great horned owl duet songs by William R. Fish (ML506981)
  • Great horned owl screech with song by Wil Hershberger (ML506982)
  • Great horned owl bill snapping by William W. H. Gunn (ML506989)
  • Great horned owl "haunting" song by Gerrit Vyn (ML506983)

 

Sources and more: 


]]> Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).

The quintessential “whooo” owl call belongs to the Great horned owl, North America’s most widespread owl species. The haunting duet of a pair of Great Horned Owls can be heard in the late night and early morning hours of mid to late winter.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Listen online on our Homepage

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Great horned owl duet songs by William R. Fish (ML506981)
  • Great horned owl screech with song by Wil Hershberger (ML506982)
  • Great horned owl bill snapping by William W. H. Gunn (ML506989)
  • Great horned owl "haunting" song by Gerrit Vyn (ML506983)

 

Sources and more: 


]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 212 Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).

The quintessential “whooo” owl call belongs to the Great horned owl, North America’s most widespread owl species. The haunting duet of a pair of Great Horned Owls can be heard in the late night and early morning hours of mid to late winter.

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Listen online on our Homepage

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Great horned owl duet songs by William R. Fish (ML506981)
  • Great horned owl screech with song by Wil Hershberger (ML506982)
  • Great horned owl bill snapping by William W. H. Gunn (ML506989)
  • Great horned owl "haunting" song by Gerrit Vyn (ML506983)

 

Sources and more: 


]]> great horned owl, owls, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 37: Black-Capped or Carolina? Chickadee ID – Voice of the Wild 37 37 Episode 37: Black-Capped or Carolina? Chickadee ID – Voice of the Wild full 5c1e552d-efad-41a4-b6c9-6cdb4e53ceec https://share.transistor.fm/s/872f7ee7 The Black-capped and Carolina chickadee’s range only barely intersects, so identification is typically as easy as finding out which side of the line you are on. Unfortunately, for those within a few tens of miles of the line, a confident ID may not be possible. 

The following paper contains a map showing the location of the hybrid zone: 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Black-capped chickadee song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508153) 
  • Black-capped chickadee call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508154) 
  • Carolina chickadee song and call by Wil Hershberger (ML508127) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-capped-chickadee 
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/carolina-chickadee 
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC. 
  • Kroodsma DE, Albano DJ, Houlihan PW, et al. 1995. Song Development by Black-Capped Chickadees (Parus Atricapillus) and Carolina Chickadees (P. Carolinensis). The Auk. 112(1):29–43. https://doi.org/10.2307/4088764. 
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1). 
  • Robbins MB, Braun MJ, Tobey EA. 1986. Morphological and Vocal Variation Across a Contact Zone between the Chickadees Parus Atricapillus and P. Carolinensis. The Auk. 103(4):655–666. https://doi.org/10.1093/auk/103.4.655. 
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America). 
]]> The Black-capped and Carolina chickadee’s range only barely intersects, so identification is typically as easy as finding out which side of the line you are on. Unfortunately, for those within a few tens of miles of the line, a confident ID may not be possible. 

The following paper contains a map showing the location of the hybrid zone: 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Subscription links Here 

Subscribe to the Newsletter 

Listen online on our Homepage 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Black-capped chickadee song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508153) 
  • Black-capped chickadee call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508154) 
  • Carolina chickadee song and call by Wil Hershberger (ML508127) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-capped-chickadee 
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/carolina-chickadee 
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC. 
  • Kroodsma DE, Albano DJ, Houlihan PW, et al. 1995. Song Development by Black-Capped Chickadees (Parus Atricapillus) and Carolina Chickadees (P. Carolinensis). The Auk. 112(1):29–43. https://doi.org/10.2307/4088764. 
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1). 
  • Robbins MB, Braun MJ, Tobey EA. 1986. Morphological and Vocal Variation Across a Contact Zone between the Chickadees Parus Atricapillus and P. Carolinensis. The Auk. 103(4):655–666. https://doi.org/10.1093/auk/103.4.655. 
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America). 
]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 142 The Black-capped and Carolina chickadee’s range only barely intersects, so identification is typically as easy as finding out which side of the line you are on. Unfortunately, for those within a few tens of miles of the line, a confident ID may not be possible. 

The following paper contains a map showing the location of the hybrid zone: 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Black-capped chickadee song by Matthew D. Medler (ML508153) 
  • Black-capped chickadee call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508154) 
  • Carolina chickadee song and call by Wil Hershberger (ML508127) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-capped-chickadee 
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Carolina_Chickadee 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/carolina-chickadee 
  • Dobson C, Kassenbaum D, Oehmke D, et al. 2023. Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC. 
  • Kroodsma DE, Albano DJ, Houlihan PW, et al. 1995. Song Development by Black-Capped Chickadees (Parus Atricapillus) and Carolina Chickadees (P. Carolinensis). The Auk. 112(1):29–43. https://doi.org/10.2307/4088764. 
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson RT, Peterson VM. 1980. A field guide to the birds : a completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company (The Peterson field guide series ; 1). 
  • Robbins MB, Braun MJ, Tobey EA. 1986. Morphological and Vocal Variation Across a Contact Zone between the Chickadees Parus Atricapillus and P. Carolinensis. The Auk. 103(4):655–666. https://doi.org/10.1093/auk/103.4.655. 
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America). 
]]> Black-capped chickadee, Carolina chickadee, chickadee hybrids, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 36: Red-Tailed Hawk – Voice of the Wild 36 36 Episode 36: Red-Tailed Hawk – Voice of the Wild full f4a42914-3872-4b43-ad5c-f9f9082c018a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d6714ee Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). 

One of the largest and most common raptors in North America and a common sight along highways, especially in winter. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-tailed hawk first call by Leonard J. Peyton and Gerald Shields (ML506024)
  • Red-tailed hawk second call by Thomas G. Sander (ML506027)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-tailed-hawk
  • Dunne P, Sibley D, Sutton C. 2012. Hawks in flight : the flight identification of North American raptors. 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • Kanter R. 2016 Nov 17. Raptor watching in winter. Illinois Public Media. Available from https://will.illinois.edu/environmentalalmanac/program/raptor-watching-in-winter.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). 

One of the largest and most common raptors in North America and a common sight along highways, especially in winter. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-tailed hawk first call by Leonard J. Peyton and Gerald Shields (ML506024)
  • Red-tailed hawk second call by Thomas G. Sander (ML506027)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-tailed-hawk
  • Dunne P, Sibley D, Sutton C. 2012. Hawks in flight : the flight identification of North American raptors. 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • Kanter R. 2016 Nov 17. Raptor watching in winter. Illinois Public Media. Available from https://will.illinois.edu/environmentalalmanac/program/raptor-watching-in-winter.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 146 Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). 

One of the largest and most common raptors in North America and a common sight along highways, especially in winter. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-tailed hawk first call by Leonard J. Peyton and Gerald Shields (ML506024)
  • Red-tailed hawk second call by Thomas G. Sander (ML506027)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-tailed-hawk
  • Dunne P, Sibley D, Sutton C. 2012. Hawks in flight : the flight identification of North American raptors. 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • Kanter R. 2016 Nov 17. Raptor watching in winter. Illinois Public Media. Available from https://will.illinois.edu/environmentalalmanac/program/raptor-watching-in-winter.
  • National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America. 2004. Fullscreen. Carrboro, NC: Godfrey-Stadin Productions.
  • Sibley D. 2016. Sibley birds East : field guide to birds of eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf (Field guide to birds of eastern North America).
]]> Red-tailed hawk, hawks, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 35: Yellow-Rumped Warbler – Voice of the Wild 35 35 Episode 35: Yellow-Rumped Warbler – Voice of the Wild full 7d0ee8bf-058a-4117-a227-79a0d19e6b43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80b6fdbb Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata).

One of the few wood warblers that can be found in the Midwest during winter.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Yellow-rumped warbler primary song by Wil Hershberger (ML509289)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler call by Gerrit Vyn (ML509293)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler second song by Gregory Budney (ML509290)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler third song by Wil Hershberger (ML509292)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler fourth song by Wil Hershberger (ML509288)

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-rumped_Warbler 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-rumped-warbler 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides). 
]]> Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata).

One of the few wood warblers that can be found in the Midwest during winter.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Yellow-rumped warbler primary song by Wil Hershberger (ML509289)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler call by Gerrit Vyn (ML509293)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler second song by Gregory Budney (ML509290)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler third song by Wil Hershberger (ML509292)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler fourth song by Wil Hershberger (ML509288)

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-rumped_Warbler 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-rumped-warbler 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides). 
]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 183 Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata).

One of the few wood warblers that can be found in the Midwest during winter.

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Yellow-rumped warbler primary song by Wil Hershberger (ML509289)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler call by Gerrit Vyn (ML509293)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler second song by Gregory Budney (ML509290)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler third song by Wil Hershberger (ML509292)
  • Yellow-rumped warbler fourth song by Wil Hershberger (ML509288)

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-rumped_Warbler 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-rumped-warbler 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Stokes DW, Stokes LQ. 2004. Stokes Field Guide to Warblers. 2nd ed. New York: Little, Brown (Stokes field guides). 
]]> yellow-rumped warbler, warbler, winter warbler, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 34: Red-Headed Woodpecker – Voice of the Wild 34 34 Episode 34: Red-Headed Woodpecker – Voice of the Wild full 32d59b71-6242-4056-be45-0bbe52d66678 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c0300df Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus).

The only midwestern woodpecker with a head that’s red from nape to throat. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-headed woodpecker "WEIRD!" call by Geoffrey A. Keller ( ML507275) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker staccato call by Benjamin Clock (ML507273) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker "hoarse laugh" with hammering by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML507276) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker hammer by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507277) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus).

The only midwestern woodpecker with a head that’s red from nape to throat. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-headed woodpecker "WEIRD!" call by Geoffrey A. Keller ( ML507275) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker staccato call by Benjamin Clock (ML507273) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker "hoarse laugh" with hammering by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML507276) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker hammer by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507277) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 189 Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus).

The only midwestern woodpecker with a head that’s red from nape to throat. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Red-headed woodpecker "WEIRD!" call by Geoffrey A. Keller ( ML507275) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker staccato call by Benjamin Clock (ML507273) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker "hoarse laugh" with hammering by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML507276) 
  • Red-headed woodpecker hammer by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507277) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Red-Headed Woodpecker, woodpecker, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 33: American Tree Sparrow – Voice of the Wild 33 33 Episode 33: American Tree Sparrow – Voice of the Wild full 888f5498-446f-48c0-80ca-e546dbdb0b56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf4a1dfb American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea).

The quintessential winter sparrow and a reminder that, even after the leaves have fallen and the prairies turned gray and brown, there’s wildlife to hear in Illinois. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American tree sparrow song by Leonard J. Peyton (ML509476) 
  • American tree sparrow "tink" call by Curtis Marantz (ML509483) 
  • American tree sparrow "tchew" call by Wil Hershberger (ML509480) 


The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Tree Sparrow flock calls by Paul Driver (XC157759) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea).

The quintessential winter sparrow and a reminder that, even after the leaves have fallen and the prairies turned gray and brown, there’s wildlife to hear in Illinois. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American tree sparrow song by Leonard J. Peyton (ML509476) 
  • American tree sparrow "tink" call by Curtis Marantz (ML509483) 
  • American tree sparrow "tchew" call by Wil Hershberger (ML509480) 


The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Tree Sparrow flock calls by Paul Driver (XC157759) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 246 American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea).

The quintessential winter sparrow and a reminder that, even after the leaves have fallen and the prairies turned gray and brown, there’s wildlife to hear in Illinois. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American tree sparrow song by Leonard J. Peyton (ML509476) 
  • American tree sparrow "tink" call by Curtis Marantz (ML509483) 
  • American tree sparrow "tchew" call by Wil Hershberger (ML509480) 


The following Xeno-Canto recordings were used in this episode: 

  • American Tree Sparrow flock calls by Paul Driver (XC157759) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> American Tree Sparrow, winter birds, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 32: Golden-Crowned Kinglet – Voice of the Wild 32 32 Episode 32: Golden-Crowned Kinglet – Voice of the Wild full 528e5268-29ab-4114-a39a-2c9784de7d90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17ee315b Golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa).

The golden-crowned kinglet is one of our smallest birds and their sweet, high call is one of winter’s delights. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Golden-crowned kinglet song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537) 
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508540) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa).

The golden-crowned kinglet is one of our smallest birds and their sweet, high call is one of winter’s delights. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Golden-crowned kinglet song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537) 
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508540) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 115 Golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa).

The golden-crowned kinglet is one of our smallest birds and their sweet, high call is one of winter’s delights. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Golden-crowned kinglet song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537) 
  • Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508540) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Golden-crowned kinglet, kinglet, winter birds, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 31: Pine Siskin – Voice of the Wild 31 31 Episode 31: Pine Siskin – Voice of the Wild full 0ca3f55e-350c-4bed-9252-715c6599c214 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b20890f Pine siskin (Spinus pinus). 

An unassuming winter visitor with a strongly ascending call. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Pine siskin first call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510257) 
  • Pine siskin various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510253) 
  • Pine siskin ascending call by Dave Herr (ML510254) 
  • Pine siskin flock calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510252) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pine_Siskin/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/pine-siskin  
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
]]> Pine siskin (Spinus pinus). 

An unassuming winter visitor with a strongly ascending call. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Pine siskin first call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510257) 
  • Pine siskin various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510253) 
  • Pine siskin ascending call by Dave Herr (ML510254) 
  • Pine siskin flock calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510252) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pine_Siskin/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/pine-siskin  
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 178 Pine siskin (Spinus pinus). 

An unassuming winter visitor with a strongly ascending call. 

Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Pine siskin first call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510257) 
  • Pine siskin various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510253) 
  • Pine siskin ascending call by Dave Herr (ML510254) 
  • Pine siskin flock calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510252) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pine_Siskin/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/pine-siskin  
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
]]> Pine Siskin, siskin, winter birds, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 30: Dark-Eyed Junco – Voice of the Wild 30 30 Episode 30: Dark-Eyed Junco – Voice of the Wild full 5f425206-02b7-4a03-b818-ffb5515895d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/088777ff Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis). 

Fleeing the chill of the arctic winter, the junco arrives in the Midwest just as our winds get brisk and the leaves start turning. Look for their little pale bill and white-edged tail as they pick beneath birdfeeders and flit around winter woodlands, cemeteries, and parks. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Dark-eyed junco song by Wil Hershberger (ML509728)
  • Dark-eyed junco second song by Wil Hershberger (ML509729)
  • Dark-eyed junco call by Matt Wistrand (XC606100) 
  • Dark-eyed junco second call by Matt Wistrand (XC609231) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis). 

Fleeing the chill of the arctic winter, the junco arrives in the Midwest just as our winds get brisk and the leaves start turning. Look for their little pale bill and white-edged tail as they pick beneath birdfeeders and flit around winter woodlands, cemeteries, and parks. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Dark-eyed junco song by Wil Hershberger (ML509728)
  • Dark-eyed junco second song by Wil Hershberger (ML509729)
  • Dark-eyed junco call by Matt Wistrand (XC606100) 
  • Dark-eyed junco second call by Matt Wistrand (XC609231) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 192 Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis). 

Fleeing the chill of the arctic winter, the junco arrives in the Midwest just as our winds get brisk and the leaves start turning. Look for their little pale bill and white-edged tail as they pick beneath birdfeeders and flit around winter woodlands, cemeteries, and parks. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • Dark-eyed junco song by Wil Hershberger (ML509728)
  • Dark-eyed junco second song by Wil Hershberger (ML509729)
  • Dark-eyed junco call by Matt Wistrand (XC606100) 
  • Dark-eyed junco second call by Matt Wistrand (XC609231) 

Sources and more: 

]]> Dark-eyed junco, junco, winter birds, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 29: White-Throated Sparrow – Voice of the Wild 29 29 Episode 29: White-Throated Sparrow – Voice of the Wild full fa7702b3-c5c5-4a26-b26a-c944f2dc6f2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fca95fc6 White-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis). 

A big sparrow with unexpected biology and an easy song mnemonic. Look for the yellow spot just ahead of its eye, the namesake white throat, and white or tan stripes over the head. The white-throated sparrow arrives in the fall and is common throughout the winter and into early spring. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-throated sparrow song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509672)
  • White-throated sparrow call by Lewis Kibler (ML509692)
  • White-throated sparrow second call by Wil Hershberger (ML509694)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-throated_Sparrow/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-throated-sparrow   
  • Arnold C. 2016. The sparrow with four sexes. Nature. 539(7630):482–484. https://doi.org/10.1038/539482a.
  • Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World.
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Tuttle EM, Bergland AO, Korody ML, et al. 2016. Divergence and Functional Degradation of a Sex Chromosome-like Supergene. Current Biology. 26(3):344–350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.11.069.
]]> White-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis). 

A big sparrow with unexpected biology and an easy song mnemonic. Look for the yellow spot just ahead of its eye, the namesake white throat, and white or tan stripes over the head. The white-throated sparrow arrives in the fall and is common throughout the winter and into early spring. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-throated sparrow song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509672)
  • White-throated sparrow call by Lewis Kibler (ML509692)
  • White-throated sparrow second call by Wil Hershberger (ML509694)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-throated_Sparrow/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-throated-sparrow   
  • Arnold C. 2016. The sparrow with four sexes. Nature. 539(7630):482–484. https://doi.org/10.1038/539482a.
  • Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World.
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Tuttle EM, Bergland AO, Korody ML, et al. 2016. Divergence and Functional Degradation of a Sex Chromosome-like Supergene. Current Biology. 26(3):344–350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.11.069.
]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 193 White-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis). 

A big sparrow with unexpected biology and an easy song mnemonic. Look for the yellow spot just ahead of its eye, the namesake white throat, and white or tan stripes over the head. The white-throated sparrow arrives in the fall and is common throughout the winter and into early spring. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-throated sparrow song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509672)
  • White-throated sparrow call by Lewis Kibler (ML509692)
  • White-throated sparrow second call by Wil Hershberger (ML509694)

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-throated_Sparrow/  
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-throated-sparrow   
  • Arnold C. 2016. The sparrow with four sexes. Nature. 539(7630):482–484. https://doi.org/10.1038/539482a.
  • Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World.
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Tuttle EM, Bergland AO, Korody ML, et al. 2016. Divergence and Functional Degradation of a Sex Chromosome-like Supergene. Current Biology. 26(3):344–350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.11.069.
]]> white-throated sparrow, sparrow, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 28: White-Crowned Sparrow – Voice of the Wild 28 28 Episode 28: White-Crowned Sparrow – Voice of the Wild full ff3b9e7d-860e-47f2-9f44-08d389c15da6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/354c117d White-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys). 

A handsome winter visitor with a crisp cap and a sweet whistle. Look for them starting in October in undisturbed brushy habitats and neighborhoods with good, shrubby cover. While the white-crowned sparrow has different regional dialects, the ones found in the Midwest should sound similar to the primary song and call at the beginning of the episode. To hear the alternate songs, you’ll have to travel farther north or west across the continent. 

Cornell’s sound page for the white-crowned sparrow: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/sounds 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-crowned Sparrow song by Arthur A. Allen and Peter Paul Kellogg (ML509702) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509703) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #1 by Arthur A. Allen and David G. Allen (ML509709) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509704) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #3 by Leonard J. Peyton (ML509705) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-crowned-sparrow 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
]]> White-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys). 

A handsome winter visitor with a crisp cap and a sweet whistle. Look for them starting in October in undisturbed brushy habitats and neighborhoods with good, shrubby cover. While the white-crowned sparrow has different regional dialects, the ones found in the Midwest should sound similar to the primary song and call at the beginning of the episode. To hear the alternate songs, you’ll have to travel farther north or west across the continent. 

Cornell’s sound page for the white-crowned sparrow: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/sounds 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-crowned Sparrow song by Arthur A. Allen and Peter Paul Kellogg (ML509702) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509703) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #1 by Arthur A. Allen and David G. Allen (ML509709) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509704) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #3 by Leonard J. Peyton (ML509705) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-crowned-sparrow 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 169 White-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys). 

A handsome winter visitor with a crisp cap and a sweet whistle. Look for them starting in October in undisturbed brushy habitats and neighborhoods with good, shrubby cover. While the white-crowned sparrow has different regional dialects, the ones found in the Midwest should sound similar to the primary song and call at the beginning of the episode. To hear the alternate songs, you’ll have to travel farther north or west across the continent. 

Cornell’s sound page for the white-crowned sparrow: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/sounds 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

  • White-crowned Sparrow song by Arthur A. Allen and Peter Paul Kellogg (ML509702) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509703) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #1 by Arthur A. Allen and David G. Allen (ML509709) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509704) 
  • White-crowned Sparrow alternate song #3 by Leonard J. Peyton (ML509705) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-crowned-sparrow 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
]]> white-crowned sparrow, sparrow, birding, bird songs, bird calls, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 27: Eastern Bluebird – Voice of the Wild 27 27 Episode 27: Eastern Bluebird – Voice of the Wild full 2a4095da-496e-4e18-93b1-492a83bf80a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63aa72a2 Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). 

The beloved Eastern Bluebird is a conservation success story that shows the huge impact of dedicated conservation and stewardship actions. The bird’s musical and somewhat variable churring can be heard in scrubby meadows and forest clearings, especially when there are dead snags with old woodpecker holes present (or well-kept birdhouses.) 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Eastern Bluebird song by Gregory Budney (ML508598) 

Eastern Bluebird Chattering Calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508605) 

Eastern Bluebird call by William Evans (ML508606) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). 

The beloved Eastern Bluebird is a conservation success story that shows the huge impact of dedicated conservation and stewardship actions. The bird’s musical and somewhat variable churring can be heard in scrubby meadows and forest clearings, especially when there are dead snags with old woodpecker holes present (or well-kept birdhouses.) 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Eastern Bluebird song by Gregory Budney (ML508598) 

Eastern Bluebird Chattering Calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508605) 

Eastern Bluebird call by William Evans (ML508606) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 170 Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). 

The beloved Eastern Bluebird is a conservation success story that shows the huge impact of dedicated conservation and stewardship actions. The bird’s musical and somewhat variable churring can be heard in scrubby meadows and forest clearings, especially when there are dead snags with old woodpecker holes present (or well-kept birdhouses.) 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Eastern Bluebird song by Gregory Budney (ML508598) 

Eastern Bluebird Chattering Calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508605) 

Eastern Bluebird call by William Evans (ML508606) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Eastern Bluebird, Bluebird, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 26: Cedar Waxwing – Voice of the Wild 26 26 Episode 26: Cedar Waxwing – Voice of the Wild full 32576919-b895-417d-bfe3-e9d3667e1012 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a81a63ef Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). 

The Cedar Waxwing’s high-pitched call is often heard coming from hungry flocks visiting a local stand of fruit-bearing trees. Look out for their crisp black mask, strong yellow stripe at the end of their tail, and their courtship display of passing a berry back and forth! 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Cedar Waxwing song by Wil Hershberger (ML508854) 

Cedar Waxwing staccato song by Sally F. Hoyt (ML508857) 

Cedar Waxwing flock call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508855) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). 

The Cedar Waxwing’s high-pitched call is often heard coming from hungry flocks visiting a local stand of fruit-bearing trees. Look out for their crisp black mask, strong yellow stripe at the end of their tail, and their courtship display of passing a berry back and forth! 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Cedar Waxwing song by Wil Hershberger (ML508854) 

Cedar Waxwing staccato song by Sally F. Hoyt (ML508857) 

Cedar Waxwing flock call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508855) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 143 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). 

The Cedar Waxwing’s high-pitched call is often heard coming from hungry flocks visiting a local stand of fruit-bearing trees. Look out for their crisp black mask, strong yellow stripe at the end of their tail, and their courtship display of passing a berry back and forth! 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Cedar Waxwing song by Wil Hershberger (ML508854) 

Cedar Waxwing staccato song by Sally F. Hoyt (ML508857) 

Cedar Waxwing flock call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508855) 

 

Sources and more: 

]]> Cedar Waxwing, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 25: Belted Kingfisher – Voice of the Wild 25 25 Episode 25: Belted Kingfisher – Voice of the Wild full b12b0eba-7af6-4839-b10f-2a8b41c2a36c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d721c57 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). 

A kingfisher perched along the edge of a lake or stream is a common sight for anglers – besides perching, the kingfisher can also hover a few meters above the surface of the water as it watches for little fish. While you’re listening for their clattering call, keep an eye out for the females; they’re the ones with the orange band across their chest. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Belted Kingfisher call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507256) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfisher/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/belted-kingfisher 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). 

A kingfisher perched along the edge of a lake or stream is a common sight for anglers – besides perching, the kingfisher can also hover a few meters above the surface of the water as it watches for little fish. While you’re listening for their clattering call, keep an eye out for the females; they’re the ones with the orange band across their chest. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Belted Kingfisher call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507256) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfisher/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/belted-kingfisher 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 141 Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). 

A kingfisher perched along the edge of a lake or stream is a common sight for anglers – besides perching, the kingfisher can also hover a few meters above the surface of the water as it watches for little fish. While you’re listening for their clattering call, keep an eye out for the females; they’re the ones with the orange band across their chest. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Belted Kingfisher call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507256) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfisher/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/belted-kingfisher 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Belted Kingfisher, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 24: Greater Anglewing – Voice of the Wild 24 24 Episode 24: Greater Anglewing – Voice of the Wild full 69a32e80-4fe8-4bcb-81c4-63bf44739d10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a293c783 Greater Anglewing, (Microcentrum rhombifolium).

Appropriately named, the greater anglewing has curiously rhombus-shaped wingcovers. These clicking insects emerge a few weeks after the common true katydids and add a strange stone-tapping sound to the grinding chorus of other night singers. 

Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Greater Anglewing, (Microcentrum rhombifolium).

Appropriately named, the greater anglewing has curiously rhombus-shaped wingcovers. These clicking insects emerge a few weeks after the common true katydids and add a strange stone-tapping sound to the grinding chorus of other night singers. 

Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 214 Greater Anglewing, (Microcentrum rhombifolium).

Appropriately named, the greater anglewing has curiously rhombus-shaped wingcovers. These clicking insects emerge a few weeks after the common true katydids and add a strange stone-tapping sound to the grinding chorus of other night singers. 

Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Greater Anglewing katydid, singing insects, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 23: Dog-Day Cicada – Voice of the Wild 23 23 Episode 23: Dog-Day Cicada – Voice of the Wild full b71aa86b-b58f-4d3f-a039-8c199590001b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a774861 Dog-day cicada (Neotibicen canicularis). 

While canicularis is the insect most associated with the “dog-day” name, that common name is shared by several species. If the northern dog-day cicada doesn’t sound like what you learned as the dog day cicada, check out episode 15 on Neotibicen pruinosis; that’s the one I learned to call dog-day cicada in central Illinois. https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-15-scissor-grinder-cicada-voice-of-the-wild 

Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Dog-day cicada (Neotibicen canicularis). 

While canicularis is the insect most associated with the “dog-day” name, that common name is shared by several species. If the northern dog-day cicada doesn’t sound like what you learned as the dog day cicada, check out episode 15 on Neotibicen pruinosis; that’s the one I learned to call dog-day cicada in central Illinois. https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-15-scissor-grinder-cicada-voice-of-the-wild 

Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 138 Dog-day cicada (Neotibicen canicularis). 

While canicularis is the insect most associated with the “dog-day” name, that common name is shared by several species. If the northern dog-day cicada doesn’t sound like what you learned as the dog day cicada, check out episode 15 on Neotibicen pruinosis; that’s the one I learned to call dog-day cicada in central Illinois. https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-15-scissor-grinder-cicada-voice-of-the-wild 

Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> dog-day cicada, singing insects, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 22: Morning Cicada – Voice of the Wild 22 22 Episode 22: Morning Cicada – Voice of the Wild full 3d94b35f-a8e0-417c-a5a4-24e3d7e08ad8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85122fab Morning Cicada (Neotibicen tibicen). 

As the name suggests, this insect sings only in the morning. It begins its rattling broadcast just after the late summer sun has cooked the cool of the night out of the low vegetation it tends to prefer. This cicada has blueish wings, a dark body, and a notably humped back. It is known to have an affinity for swampy areas – in fact, another common name for it is the “swamp cicada.” Nonetheless, I’ve heard it many habitats, so keep an ear open for this bug on your morning walk. 


Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Morning Cicada (Neotibicen tibicen). 

As the name suggests, this insect sings only in the morning. It begins its rattling broadcast just after the late summer sun has cooked the cool of the night out of the low vegetation it tends to prefer. This cicada has blueish wings, a dark body, and a notably humped back. It is known to have an affinity for swampy areas – in fact, another common name for it is the “swamp cicada.” Nonetheless, I’ve heard it many habitats, so keep an ear open for this bug on your morning walk. 


Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

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]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 155 Morning Cicada (Neotibicen tibicen). 

As the name suggests, this insect sings only in the morning. It begins its rattling broadcast just after the late summer sun has cooked the cool of the night out of the low vegetation it tends to prefer. This cicada has blueish wings, a dark body, and a notably humped back. It is known to have an affinity for swampy areas – in fact, another common name for it is the “swamp cicada.” Nonetheless, I’ve heard it many habitats, so keep an ear open for this bug on your morning walk. 


Thank you to Wil Hershberger for letting us use the insect calls from SongsofInsects.com. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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]]> morning cicada, swamp cicada, singing insects, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 20: American Goldfinch – Voice of the Wild 20 20 Episode 20: American Goldfinch – Voice of the Wild full 3ffe3718-a398-49d4-904a-489faef5d29e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3659521 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis). 

The American goldfinch’s jumbled song is a staple of warm mornings and hot summer afternoons. In the cold months they visit hanging finch feeders, the drooping heads of last year’s sunflowers, and sometimes join in with Pine siskins foraging in sycamore and sweetgum trees. Listen for their “perchicory” or “potato chip” flight call as you go about your day! 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

American Goldfinch song by Wil Hershberger (ML510272) 

American Goldfinch flight call by Wil Hershberger (ML510278) 

American Goldfinch call by David Sibley (ML510280) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-goldfinch 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis). 

The American goldfinch’s jumbled song is a staple of warm mornings and hot summer afternoons. In the cold months they visit hanging finch feeders, the drooping heads of last year’s sunflowers, and sometimes join in with Pine siskins foraging in sycamore and sweetgum trees. Listen for their “perchicory” or “potato chip” flight call as you go about your day! 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

American Goldfinch song by Wil Hershberger (ML510272) 

American Goldfinch flight call by Wil Hershberger (ML510278) 

American Goldfinch call by David Sibley (ML510280) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-goldfinch 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 150 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis). 

The American goldfinch’s jumbled song is a staple of warm mornings and hot summer afternoons. In the cold months they visit hanging finch feeders, the drooping heads of last year’s sunflowers, and sometimes join in with Pine siskins foraging in sycamore and sweetgum trees. Listen for their “perchicory” or “potato chip” flight call as you go about your day! 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

American Goldfinch song by Wil Hershberger (ML510272) 

American Goldfinch flight call by Wil Hershberger (ML510278) 

American Goldfinch call by David Sibley (ML510280) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-goldfinch 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> American Goldfinch, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 19: Indigo Bunting – Voice of the Wild 19 19 Episode 19: Indigo Bunting – Voice of the Wild full 36b01275-8e24-4a10-88a2-4dd153071eaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cde139a Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea). 

While the Indigo Bunting is named for the breeding male’s exceptionally blue plumage, the female’s plumage is also exceptional; a rich fawn brown. Look for the Indigo Bunting in hedgerows, forest edges, and other savannalike habitats. Their song is generally sang in multiple phrases, each two notes long. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Indigo Bunting song by Wil Hershberger (ML509853) 

Indigo Bunting second song by Wil Hershberger (ML509852) 

Indigo Bunting call by Wil Hershberger (ML509857) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_Bunting/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/indigo-bunting 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea). 

While the Indigo Bunting is named for the breeding male’s exceptionally blue plumage, the female’s plumage is also exceptional; a rich fawn brown. Look for the Indigo Bunting in hedgerows, forest edges, and other savannalike habitats. Their song is generally sang in multiple phrases, each two notes long. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Indigo Bunting song by Wil Hershberger (ML509853) 

Indigo Bunting second song by Wil Hershberger (ML509852) 

Indigo Bunting call by Wil Hershberger (ML509857) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_Bunting/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/indigo-bunting 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 124 Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea). 

While the Indigo Bunting is named for the breeding male’s exceptionally blue plumage, the female’s plumage is also exceptional; a rich fawn brown. Look for the Indigo Bunting in hedgerows, forest edges, and other savannalike habitats. Their song is generally sang in multiple phrases, each two notes long. 


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Indigo Bunting song by Wil Hershberger (ML509853) 

Indigo Bunting second song by Wil Hershberger (ML509852) 

Indigo Bunting call by Wil Hershberger (ML509857) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_Bunting/ 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/indigo-bunting 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Indigo Bunting, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 18: Field Sparrow – Voice of the Wild 18 18 Episode 18: Field Sparrow – Voice of the Wild full e788449c-80ee-40af-a83e-f5e709ca303f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1e4fff7 Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla). 

The Field Sparrow perseveres even when oppressive heat drives all the other birds to silence. Some remember the field sparrow’s song as a ping-pong ball dropped on a table. If the Field Sparrow isn’t calling, look for the its rusty cap and long tail if you’re too far away to see its characteristic pink-bill. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Field Sparrow song by Wil Hershberger (ML509506) 

Field Sparrow call by Curtis Marantz (ML509511) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/field-sparrow
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Field_Sparrow
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla). 

The Field Sparrow perseveres even when oppressive heat drives all the other birds to silence. Some remember the field sparrow’s song as a ping-pong ball dropped on a table. If the Field Sparrow isn’t calling, look for the its rusty cap and long tail if you’re too far away to see its characteristic pink-bill. 


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Field Sparrow song by Wil Hershberger (ML509506) 

Field Sparrow call by Curtis Marantz (ML509511) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/field-sparrow
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Field_Sparrow
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 134 Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla). 

The Field Sparrow perseveres even when oppressive heat drives all the other birds to silence. Some remember the field sparrow’s song as a ping-pong ball dropped on a table. If the Field Sparrow isn’t calling, look for the its rusty cap and long tail if you’re too far away to see its characteristic pink-bill. 


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Field Sparrow song by Wil Hershberger (ML509506) 

Field Sparrow call by Curtis Marantz (ML509511) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/field-sparrow
  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Field_Sparrow
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Field Sparrow, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 17: Gray Catbird – Voice of the Wild 17 17 Episode 17: Gray Catbird – Voice of the Wild full 1136e36f-01b5-4357-af62-ced2a05679f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17d56044 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis). 

A mimid, this slate-gray bird copies from its neighbors and sings a mishmash of the whole neighborhood’s songs all from one spot. The Gray catbird is a bit of a lurker, often sticking to the low brush and the back of thickets. Listen out for the meow-like call for which it is named! 


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Gray Catbird Songs and Calls by Wil Hershberger (Song ML508753, Song ML508752, and Call ML508755) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Gray_Catbird 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/gray-catbird 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis). 

A mimid, this slate-gray bird copies from its neighbors and sings a mishmash of the whole neighborhood’s songs all from one spot. The Gray catbird is a bit of a lurker, often sticking to the low brush and the back of thickets. Listen out for the meow-like call for which it is named! 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Gray Catbird Songs and Calls by Wil Hershberger (Song ML508753, Song ML508752, and Call ML508755) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Gray_Catbird 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/gray-catbird 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 146 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis). 

A mimid, this slate-gray bird copies from its neighbors and sings a mishmash of the whole neighborhood’s songs all from one spot. The Gray catbird is a bit of a lurker, often sticking to the low brush and the back of thickets. Listen out for the meow-like call for which it is named! 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Gray Catbird Songs and Calls by Wil Hershberger (Song ML508753, Song ML508752, and Call ML508755) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Gray_Catbird 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/gray-catbird 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Gray Catbird, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 16: House Wren – Voice of the Wild 16 16 Episode 16: House Wren – Voice of the Wild full 17b8f0cc-a8a3-4ae4-9469-9d3c955e58a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a89d4ab6 House wren (Troglodytes aedon). 

The House wren adds brightness to backyards, woods, and urban forests with its bubbly song that seems to stumble over its own urgency. The house wren can be found in Illinois from spring to fall. A small but bold nester, it takes readily to birdhouses in backyards but will also make do in much smaller and more wild spaces. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

House Wren song by Wil Hershberger (ML508375) 

House Wren hesitant call by Wil Hershberger (ML508386) 

House Wren scolding call by Kevin J. Colver (ML508387) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Wren/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-wren 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> House wren (Troglodytes aedon). 

The House wren adds brightness to backyards, woods, and urban forests with its bubbly song that seems to stumble over its own urgency. The house wren can be found in Illinois from spring to fall. A small but bold nester, it takes readily to birdhouses in backyards but will also make do in much smaller and more wild spaces. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

House Wren song by Wil Hershberger (ML508375) 

House Wren hesitant call by Wil Hershberger (ML508386) 

House Wren scolding call by Kevin J. Colver (ML508387) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Wren/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-wren 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 130 House wren (Troglodytes aedon). 

The House wren adds brightness to backyards, woods, and urban forests with its bubbly song that seems to stumble over its own urgency. The house wren can be found in Illinois from spring to fall. A small but bold nester, it takes readily to birdhouses in backyards but will also make do in much smaller and more wild spaces. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

House Wren song by Wil Hershberger (ML508375) 

House Wren hesitant call by Wil Hershberger (ML508386) 

House Wren scolding call by Kevin J. Colver (ML508387) 

 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Wren/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-wren 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> House Wren, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 15: Scissor Grinder Cicada – Voice of the Wild 15 15 Episode 15: Scissor Grinder Cicada – Voice of the Wild full b5998175-e64c-4b6b-94c3-03d6435a2dd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5117c31f Scissor Grinder Cicada (Neotibicen pruinosus). 

The scissor grinder’s name was a little more appropriate when it was common practice to sharpen cutting implements with a specialty grinding stone, now the name is a bit anachronistic. Unlike the small, orange-winged periodical cicadas, the Scissor Grinder Cicada can be heard every year. In Illinois, it emerges a little after the summer solstice and graces hot summer evenings with its oscillating call all the way through to the fall. 

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Scissor Grinder Cicada audio recorded by Brodie Dunn 

 

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]]> Scissor Grinder Cicada (Neotibicen pruinosus). 

The scissor grinder’s name was a little more appropriate when it was common practice to sharpen cutting implements with a specialty grinding stone, now the name is a bit anachronistic. Unlike the small, orange-winged periodical cicadas, the Scissor Grinder Cicada can be heard every year. In Illinois, it emerges a little after the summer solstice and graces hot summer evenings with its oscillating call all the way through to the fall. 

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Scissor Grinder Cicada audio recorded by Brodie Dunn 

 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 137 Scissor Grinder Cicada (Neotibicen pruinosus). 

The scissor grinder’s name was a little more appropriate when it was common practice to sharpen cutting implements with a specialty grinding stone, now the name is a bit anachronistic. Unlike the small, orange-winged periodical cicadas, the Scissor Grinder Cicada can be heard every year. In Illinois, it emerges a little after the summer solstice and graces hot summer evenings with its oscillating call all the way through to the fall. 

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Scissor Grinder Cicada audio recorded by Brodie Dunn 

 

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]]> Scissor Grinder Cicada, Insects, singing insects, entomology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 14: Dickcissel – Voice of the Wild 14 14 Episode 14: Dickcissel – Voice of the Wild full b86e6d47-3416-4fd9-9398-fb2aec788cd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76a6df28 Dickcissel (Spiza americana). 


In a good tallgrass prairie the Dickcissel’s call can seem to come from every direction. It may have a passing resemblance to a Meadowlark, but on closer inspection you’ll find the Dickcissel is much smaller and has stubby finchlike beak. If you are still unsure, simply wait for the bird to sing it’s own name; dick-dick cissel-cissel. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Dickcissel song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509877) 

Dickcissel flight call by Paul Coopmans (ML509879) 

Dickcissel call by Wil Hershberger (ML509878) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dickcissel/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/dickcissel 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Dickcissel (Spiza americana). 


In a good tallgrass prairie the Dickcissel’s call can seem to come from every direction. It may have a passing resemblance to a Meadowlark, but on closer inspection you’ll find the Dickcissel is much smaller and has stubby finchlike beak. If you are still unsure, simply wait for the bird to sing it’s own name; dick-dick cissel-cissel. 


Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Dickcissel song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509877) 

Dickcissel flight call by Paul Coopmans (ML509879) 

Dickcissel call by Wil Hershberger (ML509878) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dickcissel/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/dickcissel 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 132 Dickcissel (Spiza americana). 


In a good tallgrass prairie the Dickcissel’s call can seem to come from every direction. It may have a passing resemblance to a Meadowlark, but on closer inspection you’ll find the Dickcissel is much smaller and has stubby finchlike beak. If you are still unsure, simply wait for the bird to sing it’s own name; dick-dick cissel-cissel. 


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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Dickcissel song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509877) 

Dickcissel flight call by Paul Coopmans (ML509879) 

Dickcissel call by Wil Hershberger (ML509878) 


Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dickcissel/overview 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/dickcissel 
  • Sibley, David. Sibley Birds East: Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. Second edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Print. 
  • Peterson, Roger Tory, and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds: A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Print. 
  • Dobson, Colin et al. Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois. Champaign-Urbana: Scissortail LLC, 2023. Print. 
  • Godfrey, Michael A, John Farrand, and Roger Tory Peterson. Videoguide to the Birds of North America. New York, N.Y: MasterVision, 1985. Film. 
]]> Dickcissel, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 13: Common True Katydid – Voice of the Wild 13 13 Episode 13: Common True Katydid – Voice of the Wild full 40ad5838-4791-4853-b101-145128d7a089 https://share.transistor.fm/s/488b7ef8 Common True Katydid (Pterophylla camellifolia). 

This night-singing insect is commonly heard but seldom seen. It’s a master of disguise, with oblong green wing covers that are almost indistinguishable from a leaf. The camouflage is both necessary and appropriate, that’s because this katydid is very nearly flightless! It’s also arboreal, sticking to the tops of trees where it can hide amongst the foliage to feed. 

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]]> Common True Katydid (Pterophylla camellifolia). 

This night-singing insect is commonly heard but seldom seen. It’s a master of disguise, with oblong green wing covers that are almost indistinguishable from a leaf. The camouflage is both necessary and appropriate, that’s because this katydid is very nearly flightless! It’s also arboreal, sticking to the tops of trees where it can hide amongst the foliage to feed. 

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]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 101 Common True Katydid (Pterophylla camellifolia). 

This night-singing insect is commonly heard but seldom seen. It’s a master of disguise, with oblong green wing covers that are almost indistinguishable from a leaf. The camouflage is both necessary and appropriate, that’s because this katydid is very nearly flightless! It’s also arboreal, sticking to the tops of trees where it can hide amongst the foliage to feed. 

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]]> Common True Katydid, Insects, singing insects, entomology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 12: Common Nighthawk – Voice of the Wild 12 12 Episode 12: Common Nighthawk – Voice of the Wild full 751b2c9c-fadd-4047-bb89-a0159b1ceed6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/571d6a8d Learn the song and call of the Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor). 

The erratic flight and Narrow angular wings tipped with white bands give the common nighthawk a rather boomerang-like appearance. While it can be found foraging over its native habitats; marshes, ponds, and prairies, you’re more likely to hear its distinctive “peent” when heading downtown for a dinner with friends. That’s because this nightjar has an affinity for the evening city skyline. The bright city lights draw in plenty of insects for it to catch with its enormous mouth and it finds places to nest on the gravel roofs of apartments and hotels. This bird can make a booming sound with its wings, though this is far less commonly heard than its call. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Common Nighthawk call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507144) 

Common Nighthawk boom by Matthew D. Medler (ML507143) 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor). 

The erratic flight and Narrow angular wings tipped with white bands give the common nighthawk a rather boomerang-like appearance. While it can be found foraging over its native habitats; marshes, ponds, and prairies, you’re more likely to hear its distinctive “peent” when heading downtown for a dinner with friends. That’s because this nightjar has an affinity for the evening city skyline. The bright city lights draw in plenty of insects for it to catch with its enormous mouth and it finds places to nest on the gravel roofs of apartments and hotels. This bird can make a booming sound with its wings, though this is far less commonly heard than its call. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Common Nighthawk call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507144) 

Common Nighthawk boom by Matthew D. Medler (ML507143) 

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 110 Learn the song and call of the Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor). 

The erratic flight and Narrow angular wings tipped with white bands give the common nighthawk a rather boomerang-like appearance. While it can be found foraging over its native habitats; marshes, ponds, and prairies, you’re more likely to hear its distinctive “peent” when heading downtown for a dinner with friends. That’s because this nightjar has an affinity for the evening city skyline. The bright city lights draw in plenty of insects for it to catch with its enormous mouth and it finds places to nest on the gravel roofs of apartments and hotels. This bird can make a booming sound with its wings, though this is far less commonly heard than its call. 

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Common Nighthawk call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507144) 

Common Nighthawk boom by Matthew D. Medler (ML507143) 

]]> Wildlife, nature, natural resources, outdoors, birds, frogs, toads, reptiles, amphibians, ornithology, avian, birding, native plants, No Episode 11: Sandhill Crane – Voice of the Wild 11 11 Episode 11: Sandhill Crane – Voice of the Wild full 6d096a16-cc5d-4fd6-ba9c-622f3374e415 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88edbc5f Learn the song and call of the Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis). 

The harsh, resonant call of the Sandhill crane is most often heard from migratory flocks passing overhead in the spring and fall. Those flocks are easily identified by their calls and by the way they fly; with their heads craned out in front (as opposed to folded back the way a great blue heron or great egret flies.) When found foraging in a wetland, field, or open prairie, this 3 foot tall bird wears a red cap and grey plumage. A boisterous bird, it’s call can travel great distances, a mile or more. 


If you want to see one of nature’s most astounding migratory events, plan an autumn trip to Indiana’s Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Thousands upon thousands of Sandhill cranes use the wildlife area as a stopover during their long migration. It’s a natural spectacle! 

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Primary calls recorded by Brodie Dunn for University of Illinois Extension 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Sandhill Crane flock call by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML506116)

]]> Learn the song and call of the Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis). 

The harsh, resonant call of the Sandhill crane is most often heard from migratory flocks passing overhead in the spring and fall. Those flocks are easily identified by their calls and by the way they fly; with their heads craned out in front (as opposed to folded back the way a great blue heron or great egret flies.) When found foraging in a wetland, field, or open prairie, this 3 foot tall bird wears a red cap and grey plumage. A boisterous bird, it’s call can travel great distances, a mile or more. 


If you want to see one of nature’s most astounding migratory events, plan an autumn trip to Indiana’s Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Thousands upon thousands of Sandhill cranes use the wildlife area as a stopover during their long migration. It’s a natural spectacle! 

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Primary calls recorded by Brodie Dunn for University of Illinois Extension 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Sandhill Crane flock call by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML506116)

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 141 Learn the song and call of the Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis). 

The harsh, resonant call of the Sandhill crane is most often heard from migratory flocks passing overhead in the spring and fall. Those flocks are easily identified by their calls and by the way they fly; with their heads craned out in front (as opposed to folded back the way a great blue heron or great egret flies.) When found foraging in a wetland, field, or open prairie, this 3 foot tall bird wears a red cap and grey plumage. A boisterous bird, it’s call can travel great distances, a mile or more. 


If you want to see one of nature’s most astounding migratory events, plan an autumn trip to Indiana’s Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Thousands upon thousands of Sandhill cranes use the wildlife area as a stopover during their long migration. It’s a natural spectacle! 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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Primary calls recorded by Brodie Dunn for University of Illinois Extension 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Sandhill Crane flock call by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML506116)

]]> Sandhill Crane, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Bonus: The Water’s Edge – Voice of the Wild Bonus: The Water’s Edge – Voice of the Wild bonus 3eeb8493-6bfe-43cc-8bbe-41afa0b0fddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c520bc2b Headphones on! Today we’re giving voice to the array of plants and animals which can only be found where the land and the water mingle. It's a set of ecosystems united by inundation, whether it's the long edge of a shallow pond, a cypress swamp, or a wet prairie. It starts with an unwanted sparrow… 


Thank you to the various researchers, friends, and coworkers who gave me feedback on this episode (and to my partner who listened to many drafts over the course of a weekend.) 

 

This episode was written and recorded by Brodie Dunn. Some of the information from this recording was derived from a fantastic master naturalist training delivered by Dr. Susan McIntyre. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Dark-eyed Junco Song by Wil Hershberger (ML509729) 

Henslow's Sparrow by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509579) 

Note: While I used this for emphasis at a few points, most Henslow’s calls in episode were native to the recordings. 

Sora call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506061) 

Virginia Rail grunt by Wil Hershberger (ML506054) 

American Bittern booming song by Steven R. Pantle and Gregory Budney (ML505854) 

 

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]]> Headphones on! Today we’re giving voice to the array of plants and animals which can only be found where the land and the water mingle. It's a set of ecosystems united by inundation, whether it's the long edge of a shallow pond, a cypress swamp, or a wet prairie. It starts with an unwanted sparrow… 


Thank you to the various researchers, friends, and coworkers who gave me feedback on this episode (and to my partner who listened to many drafts over the course of a weekend.) 

 

This episode was written and recorded by Brodie Dunn. Some of the information from this recording was derived from a fantastic master naturalist training delivered by Dr. Susan McIntyre. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Dark-eyed Junco Song by Wil Hershberger (ML509729) 

Henslow's Sparrow by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509579) 

Note: While I used this for emphasis at a few points, most Henslow’s calls in episode were native to the recordings. 

Sora call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506061) 

Virginia Rail grunt by Wil Hershberger (ML506054) 

American Bittern booming song by Steven R. Pantle and Gregory Budney (ML505854) 

 

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]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 987 Headphones on! Today we’re giving voice to the array of plants and animals which can only be found where the land and the water mingle. It's a set of ecosystems united by inundation, whether it's the long edge of a shallow pond, a cypress swamp, or a wet prairie. It starts with an unwanted sparrow… 


Thank you to the various researchers, friends, and coworkers who gave me feedback on this episode (and to my partner who listened to many drafts over the course of a weekend.) 

 

This episode was written and recorded by Brodie Dunn. Some of the information from this recording was derived from a fantastic master naturalist training delivered by Dr. Susan McIntyre. 

 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Dark-eyed Junco Song by Wil Hershberger (ML509729) 

Henslow's Sparrow by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509579) 

Note: While I used this for emphasis at a few points, most Henslow’s calls in episode were native to the recordings. 

Sora call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML506061) 

Virginia Rail grunt by Wil Hershberger (ML506054) 

American Bittern booming song by Steven R. Pantle and Gregory Budney (ML505854) 

 

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]]> Wetlands, marsh, bottomland forest, prairie birding, bird songs, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 10: Eastern VS Western Meadowlark ID – Voice of the Wild 10 10 Episode 10: Eastern VS Western Meadowlark ID – Voice of the Wild full 47006298-0891-4d30-8f9f-ff3057d535b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6b99008 Learn to tell the difference between Eastern and Western meadowlarks. 

Both the Eastern meadowlark and Western meadowlark can be found in Illinois. The Western is only occasional in the state, while the Eastern is common throughout. Both species have a tawny back and yellow front with a black v on their chest, sing while perched on fences and powerlines, and fly with rapid wingbeats interrupted by periods of gliding. The visual differences between the two birds are very subtle. The western meadowlark has less white in its tail, less distinct markings on its head, and is paler on its sides, but these are variable traits and the most reliable way to tell the birds apart is by their voice. Luckily they're very vocal birds. 

 

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Eastern Meadowlark song by Wil Hershberger (ML509953) 

Eastern Meadowlark call by Ted Parker (ML509967) 

Western Meadowlark song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509945) 

Western Meadowlark call by Randolph Little (ML509951) 

]]> Learn to tell the difference between Eastern and Western meadowlarks. 

Both the Eastern meadowlark and Western meadowlark can be found in Illinois. The Western is only occasional in the state, while the Eastern is common throughout. Both species have a tawny back and yellow front with a black v on their chest, sing while perched on fences and powerlines, and fly with rapid wingbeats interrupted by periods of gliding. The visual differences between the two birds are very subtle. The western meadowlark has less white in its tail, less distinct markings on its head, and is paler on its sides, but these are variable traits and the most reliable way to tell the birds apart is by their voice. Luckily they're very vocal birds. 

 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Eastern Meadowlark song by Wil Hershberger (ML509953) 

Eastern Meadowlark call by Ted Parker (ML509967) 

Western Meadowlark song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509945) 

Western Meadowlark call by Randolph Little (ML509951) 

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 158 Learn to tell the difference between Eastern and Western meadowlarks. 

Both the Eastern meadowlark and Western meadowlark can be found in Illinois. The Western is only occasional in the state, while the Eastern is common throughout. Both species have a tawny back and yellow front with a black v on their chest, sing while perched on fences and powerlines, and fly with rapid wingbeats interrupted by periods of gliding. The visual differences between the two birds are very subtle. The western meadowlark has less white in its tail, less distinct markings on its head, and is paler on its sides, but these are variable traits and the most reliable way to tell the birds apart is by their voice. Luckily they're very vocal birds. 

 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Eastern Meadowlark song by Wil Hershberger (ML509953) 

Eastern Meadowlark call by Ted Parker (ML509967) 

Western Meadowlark song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509945) 

Western Meadowlark call by Randolph Little (ML509951) 

]]> Eastern Meadowlark, Western Meadowlark, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 9: Eastern Meadowlark – Voice of the Wild 9 9 Episode 9: Eastern Meadowlark – Voice of the Wild full 4347b8e6-3055-4b65-b7f1-5e599838ccb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fe5674c Learn the song and call of the Eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna). 

This yellow-fronted bird with a black V on its chest often sings from fence posts and power lines. It’s fairly common anywhere grasses have been spared regular mowing. It nests on the ground where it forages for insects using a long pointed beak. When startled from its prairie or pasture home it flies away with rapid wingbeats then fans out its white-edged tail to catch the wind as it glides to a stop. Its call is harsh and electric but its song is sweet and smooth; the favorite of many farmers across the state. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

 

Eastern Meadowlark song by Wil Hershberger (ML509953) 

Eastern Meadowlark call by Ted Parker (ML509967) 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna). 

This yellow-fronted bird with a black V on its chest often sings from fence posts and power lines. It’s fairly common anywhere grasses have been spared regular mowing. It nests on the ground where it forages for insects using a long pointed beak. When startled from its prairie or pasture home it flies away with rapid wingbeats then fans out its white-edged tail to catch the wind as it glides to a stop. Its call is harsh and electric but its song is sweet and smooth; the favorite of many farmers across the state. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

 

Eastern Meadowlark song by Wil Hershberger (ML509953) 

Eastern Meadowlark call by Ted Parker (ML509967) 

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 134 Learn the song and call of the Eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna). 

This yellow-fronted bird with a black V on its chest often sings from fence posts and power lines. It’s fairly common anywhere grasses have been spared regular mowing. It nests on the ground where it forages for insects using a long pointed beak. When startled from its prairie or pasture home it flies away with rapid wingbeats then fans out its white-edged tail to catch the wind as it glides to a stop. Its call is harsh and electric but its song is sweet and smooth; the favorite of many farmers across the state. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

 

Eastern Meadowlark song by Wil Hershberger (ML509953) 

Eastern Meadowlark call by Ted Parker (ML509967) 

]]> Eastern Meadowlark, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 8: Red-Eyed Vireo – Voice of the Wild 8 8 Episode 8: Red-Eyed Vireo – Voice of the Wild full 9ef07f02-a001-4da3-8ef2-d3f068a1e0ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ad12054 Learn the song and call of the Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus). 

A key member of the summer orchestra, you’ll hear this common gray and olive bird on nearly every hike. It sings throughout the day, every day, seemingly every minute. Uttering short little phrases one after another as if it's just letting us know that it’s up there. It tends to slink about in the upper canopy inspecting the underside of leaves for caterpillars and other arthropods. Despite its name, its red iris is not always easy to see; look instead for its dark eyeline and pale eyebrow. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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Red-eyed vireo song (ML507846) by Geoffrey A. Keller 

Red-eyed vireo call (ML507849) by Oliver H. Hewitt 

 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus). 

A key member of the summer orchestra, you’ll hear this common gray and olive bird on nearly every hike. It sings throughout the day, every day, seemingly every minute. Uttering short little phrases one after another as if it's just letting us know that it’s up there. It tends to slink about in the upper canopy inspecting the underside of leaves for caterpillars and other arthropods. Despite its name, its red iris is not always easy to see; look instead for its dark eyeline and pale eyebrow. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Red-eyed vireo song (ML507846) by Geoffrey A. Keller 

Red-eyed vireo call (ML507849) by Oliver H. Hewitt 

 

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 101 Learn the song and call of the Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus). 

A key member of the summer orchestra, you’ll hear this common gray and olive bird on nearly every hike. It sings throughout the day, every day, seemingly every minute. Uttering short little phrases one after another as if it's just letting us know that it’s up there. It tends to slink about in the upper canopy inspecting the underside of leaves for caterpillars and other arthropods. Despite its name, its red iris is not always easy to see; look instead for its dark eyeline and pale eyebrow. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Red-eyed vireo song (ML507846) by Geoffrey A. Keller 

Red-eyed vireo call (ML507849) by Oliver H. Hewitt 

 

]]> Red eyed vireo, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 7: Common Yellowthroat – Voice of the Wild 7 7 Episode 7: Common Yellowthroat – Voice of the Wild full c974a127-14b0-4070-9542-df5ad2c47dea https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e67f041 Learn the song and call of the Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas). 

This big witchity-witchety song, often heard in tallgrass prairies and open marshes, comes from a little chunky warbler with a yellow throat and black mask. Males call out all summer long, sometimes popping out of the low reeds and grasses to do so. Listen out for their scolding rattle call anywhere there’s tall grass with a little water nearby. While Females lack the male’s distinctive black mask, they keep the yellow throat as well as the bird’s distinctive crisp chip. 

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Common yellowthroat rattle call (XC468422) by Doug Raybuck (from www.xeno-canto.org) 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Common yellowthroat song (ML509109) by Geoffrey A. Keller 
Common yellowthroat call (ML509117) by Peter Paul Kellogg and Brina Kessel 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas). 

This big witchity-witchety song, often heard in tallgrass prairies and open marshes, comes from a little chunky warbler with a yellow throat and black mask. Males call out all summer long, sometimes popping out of the low reeds and grasses to do so. Listen out for their scolding rattle call anywhere there’s tall grass with a little water nearby. While Females lack the male’s distinctive black mask, they keep the yellow throat as well as the bird’s distinctive crisp chip. 

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Common yellowthroat rattle call (XC468422) by Doug Raybuck (from www.xeno-canto.org) 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Common yellowthroat song (ML509109) by Geoffrey A. Keller 
Common yellowthroat call (ML509117) by Peter Paul Kellogg and Brina Kessel 

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 Learn the song and call of the Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas). 

This big witchity-witchety song, often heard in tallgrass prairies and open marshes, comes from a little chunky warbler with a yellow throat and black mask. Males call out all summer long, sometimes popping out of the low reeds and grasses to do so. Listen out for their scolding rattle call anywhere there’s tall grass with a little water nearby. While Females lack the male’s distinctive black mask, they keep the yellow throat as well as the bird’s distinctive crisp chip. 

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Common yellowthroat rattle call (XC468422) by Doug Raybuck (from www.xeno-canto.org) 

The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Common yellowthroat song (ML509109) by Geoffrey A. Keller 
Common yellowthroat call (ML509117) by Peter Paul Kellogg and Brina Kessel 

]]> Common Yellowthroat, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 21: Periodical Cicadas – Voice of the Wild 21 21 Episode 21: Periodical Cicadas – Voice of the Wild full 314f3e70-f29a-4b1f-907f-7cf126e3756a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c04598df (Note: this episode was originally published in May 2024 as a bonus episode and was re-published in September 2024 as a regular episode.  In the future, chorus and other group-ID episodes will be published as regular episodes while bonus episodes will be reserved for storytelling.)

Learn to identify the seven species of periodical cicada (Magicicada) by their song. 

For a few weeks in 2024 all seven species of periodical cicada will be calling from different areas of Illinois. The collective chorus of these cicada broods can be deafening, but like any natural chorus, it consists of individual and identifiable singers. In this episode we’ll learn the handful of songs you can hear during 2024’s rare double emergence. 

The sounds used for this episode are from the University of Connecticut’s Magicicada informational website, which can be found here. 

 

Illinois Brood range map and other periodical cicada information here. 

More general information on Cicadas here. 

 

-Decim group reproductive displacement from University of Connecticut here. 

 

University of Connecticut’s Magicicada species pages can be accessed here. 

 

See my colleagues over at Good Growing eat cicadas here. 

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]]> (Note: this episode was originally published in May 2024 as a bonus episode and was re-published in September 2024 as a regular episode.  In the future, chorus and other group-ID episodes will be published as regular episodes while bonus episodes will be reserved for storytelling.)

Learn to identify the seven species of periodical cicada (Magicicada) by their song. 

For a few weeks in 2024 all seven species of periodical cicada will be calling from different areas of Illinois. The collective chorus of these cicada broods can be deafening, but like any natural chorus, it consists of individual and identifiable singers. In this episode we’ll learn the handful of songs you can hear during 2024’s rare double emergence. 

The sounds used for this episode are from the University of Connecticut’s Magicicada informational website, which can be found here. 

 

Illinois Brood range map and other periodical cicada information here. 

More general information on Cicadas here. 

 

-Decim group reproductive displacement from University of Connecticut here. 

 

University of Connecticut’s Magicicada species pages can be accessed here. 

 

See my colleagues over at Good Growing eat cicadas here. 

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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 08:43:14 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 303 (Note: this episode was originally published in May 2024 as a bonus episode and was re-published in September 2024 as a regular episode.  In the future, chorus and other group-ID episodes will be published as regular episodes while bonus episodes will be reserved for storytelling.)

Learn to identify the seven species of periodical cicada (Magicicada) by their song. 

For a few weeks in 2024 all seven species of periodical cicada will be calling from different areas of Illinois. The collective chorus of these cicada broods can be deafening, but like any natural chorus, it consists of individual and identifiable singers. In this episode we’ll learn the handful of songs you can hear during 2024’s rare double emergence. 

The sounds used for this episode are from the University of Connecticut’s Magicicada informational website, which can be found here. 

 

Illinois Brood range map and other periodical cicada information here. 

More general information on Cicadas here. 

 

-Decim group reproductive displacement from University of Connecticut here. 

 

University of Connecticut’s Magicicada species pages can be accessed here. 

 

See my colleagues over at Good Growing eat cicadas here. 

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]]> Periodical cicada, magicicada, voice of the wild, sound identification, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 6: Yellow Warbler – Voice of the Wild 6 6 Episode 6: Yellow Warbler – Voice of the Wild full 3e1a449d-03a8-41c5-a379-45f1d9efacf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ffd4186 Learn the song and call of the Yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia). 

You might find this little yellow bird in a stand of willows next to a pond or hear its call while walking past the shrubby edge of a creek. Its song is an anthem of the early summer and it’s sung in two phrases. The first goes “sweet sweet sweet” and the second can be heard as “I’m so sweet” or “song so sweet.” The singer is yellow from head to tail with just a tinge of olive across its back. In the breeding season the males have handsome red streaks down their front. 

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ML509228 by Mike Andersen, ML509226 by Wil Hershberger, and ML509234 Robert C. Stein 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia). 

You might find this little yellow bird in a stand of willows next to a pond or hear its call while walking past the shrubby edge of a creek. Its song is an anthem of the early summer and it’s sung in two phrases. The first goes “sweet sweet sweet” and the second can be heard as “I’m so sweet” or “song so sweet.” The singer is yellow from head to tail with just a tinge of olive across its back. In the breeding season the males have handsome red streaks down their front. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

ML509228 by Mike Andersen, ML509226 by Wil Hershberger, and ML509234 Robert C. Stein 

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 113 Learn the song and call of the Yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia). 

You might find this little yellow bird in a stand of willows next to a pond or hear its call while walking past the shrubby edge of a creek. Its song is an anthem of the early summer and it’s sung in two phrases. The first goes “sweet sweet sweet” and the second can be heard as “I’m so sweet” or “song so sweet.” The singer is yellow from head to tail with just a tinge of olive across its back. In the breeding season the males have handsome red streaks down their front. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:

ML509228 by Mike Andersen, ML509226 by Wil Hershberger, and ML509234 Robert C. Stein 

]]> Yellow warbler, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 5: Eastern Towhee – Voice of the Wild 5 5 Episode 5: Eastern Towhee – Voice of the Wild full faeec4f1-0edc-47ef-9b91-13b394604482 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1292cc6 Learn the song and call of the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus). 

A flash of black and white in a low brush pile is likely to be this robin-sized sparrow, and if you see a pair arresting dark red eyes peeking out from that dense tangle, you’ll know for sure. This bird has rufous sides and a white belly; features that stand out on otherwise dark plumage. Males display this dark plumage as a deep black, while females express it as an earthy brown. Be sure to remember to “drink your tea!” 

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ML509431 and ML509435 by Wil Hershberger 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus). 

A flash of black and white in a low brush pile is likely to be this robin-sized sparrow, and if you see a pair arresting dark red eyes peeking out from that dense tangle, you’ll know for sure. This bird has rufous sides and a white belly; features that stand out on otherwise dark plumage. Males display this dark plumage as a deep black, while females express it as an earthy brown. Be sure to remember to “drink your tea!” 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

ML509431 and ML509435 by Wil Hershberger 

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 01:01:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 122 Learn the song and call of the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus). 

A flash of black and white in a low brush pile is likely to be this robin-sized sparrow, and if you see a pair arresting dark red eyes peeking out from that dense tangle, you’ll know for sure. This bird has rufous sides and a white belly; features that stand out on otherwise dark plumage. Males display this dark plumage as a deep black, while females express it as an earthy brown. Be sure to remember to “drink your tea!” 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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ML509431 and ML509435 by Wil Hershberger 

]]> Eastern Towhee, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, midwest No Bonus: American Sycamore – Voice of the Wild Bonus: American Sycamore – Voice of the Wild bonus b3bcaba3-c864-4a17-be32-7ba895f74e71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5409f67a Headphones on! In our first bonus episode we won’t be hearing an animal’s song and learning its voice. Instead, we’ll be giving voice to a tree. We’ll be hearing about Platanus occidentalis, the American Sycamore, and it starts with a walk through the woods… 

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This episode was written and recorded by Brodie Dunn. 

The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Yellow-throated Warbler - ML509298 by Mike Andersen 

Pine Sisken single call - ML510254 by Dave Herr 

Pine Sisken flock - ML510252 by Geoffrey A. Keller 

American Goldfinch call - ML510278 by Wil Hershberger 

Great Blue Heron call - ML505864 by Randolph Little and James Kimball

]]> Headphones on! In our first bonus episode we won’t be hearing an animal’s song and learning its voice. Instead, we’ll be giving voice to a tree. We’ll be hearing about Platanus occidentalis, the American Sycamore, and it starts with a walk through the woods… 

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This episode was written and recorded by Brodie Dunn. 

The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Yellow-throated Warbler - ML509298 by Mike Andersen 

Pine Sisken single call - ML510254 by Dave Herr 

Pine Sisken flock - ML510252 by Geoffrey A. Keller 

American Goldfinch call - ML510278 by Wil Hershberger 

Great Blue Heron call - ML505864 by Randolph Little and James Kimball

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 01:00:00 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 431 Headphones on! In our first bonus episode we won’t be hearing an animal’s song and learning its voice. Instead, we’ll be giving voice to a tree. We’ll be hearing about Platanus occidentalis, the American Sycamore, and it starts with a walk through the woods… 

Do you want to learn bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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This episode was written and recorded by Brodie Dunn. 

The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: 

Yellow-throated Warbler - ML509298 by Mike Andersen 

Pine Sisken single call - ML510254 by Dave Herr 

Pine Sisken flock - ML510252 by Geoffrey A. Keller 

American Goldfinch call - ML510278 by Wil Hershberger 

Great Blue Heron call - ML505864 by Randolph Little and James Kimball

]]> American sycamore, sycamore, forestry, native plants, Voice of the Wild, wildlife, hiking, birding, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, Midwest No Episode 4: Yellow-throated Warbler – Voice of the Wild 4 4 Episode 4: Yellow-throated Warbler – Voice of the Wild full dfdb97d9-cbd9-48c2-9800-eaeadc4af9b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a6f6381 Learn the song and call of the Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) 

This bird is an early migrant and it often serenades the spring ephemerals from the tops of sycamores. It likes the tall trees of the bottomlands and its song is clear and graceful even when heard from the trail far below. It has a black triangular mask, but the bright yellow of its throat is its most striking feature; so bright and so yellow it looks like someone’s taken a highlighter to it. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode: 

ML509302 by Geoffrey A. Keller and ML509303 by Randolph Little and James Kimball 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) 

This bird is an early migrant and it often serenades the spring ephemerals from the tops of sycamores. It likes the tall trees of the bottomlands and its song is clear and graceful even when heard from the trail far below. It has a black triangular mask, but the bright yellow of its throat is its most striking feature; so bright and so yellow it looks like someone’s taken a highlighter to it. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode: 

ML509302 by Geoffrey A. Keller and ML509303 by Randolph Little and James Kimball 

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 15:07:59 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 137 Learn the song and call of the Yellow-throated Warbler (Setophaga dominica) 

This bird is an early migrant and it often serenades the spring ephemerals from the tops of sycamores. It likes the tall trees of the bottomlands and its song is clear and graceful even when heard from the trail far below. It has a black triangular mask, but the bright yellow of its throat is its most striking feature; so bright and so yellow it looks like someone’s taken a highlighter to it. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode: 

ML509302 by Geoffrey A. Keller and ML509303 by Randolph Little and James Kimball 

]]> Yellow-throated warbler, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, midwest No Episode 3: Palm Warbler - Voice of the Wild 3 3 Episode 3: Palm Warbler - Voice of the Wild full 3dbd1045-f149-4176-81fe-b173d4a89a00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b5f4490 Learn the song and call of the Palm warbler (Setophaga palmarum). 

It's easy to get a look at this warbler as it prefers to mingle in mixed flocks on the ground. You might mistake it for a sparrow at first, but it bobs its tail as it forages and it has yellow on its face and rump. In the spring adults have a chestnut-colored cap. This warbler sounds a little like a chipping sparrow but you can tell it's different because of how buzzy it is; it almost sounds digital. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode: 

ML509272 by Matthew D. Medler, ML509265 by Geoffrey A. Keller, and ML509268 by Linda Macaulay

]]> Learn the song and call of the Palm warbler (Setophaga palmarum). 

It's easy to get a look at this warbler as it prefers to mingle in mixed flocks on the ground. You might mistake it for a sparrow at first, but it bobs its tail as it forages and it has yellow on its face and rump. In the spring adults have a chestnut-colored cap. This warbler sounds a little like a chipping sparrow but you can tell it's different because of how buzzy it is; it almost sounds digital. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode: 

ML509272 by Matthew D. Medler, ML509265 by Geoffrey A. Keller, and ML509268 by Linda Macaulay

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 15:03:21 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 102 Learn the song and call of the Palm warbler (Setophaga palmarum). 

It's easy to get a look at this warbler as it prefers to mingle in mixed flocks on the ground. You might mistake it for a sparrow at first, but it bobs its tail as it forages and it has yellow on its face and rump. In the spring adults have a chestnut-colored cap. This warbler sounds a little like a chipping sparrow but you can tell it's different because of how buzzy it is; it almost sounds digital. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program. 

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode: 

ML509272 by Matthew D. Medler, ML509265 by Geoffrey A. Keller, and ML509268 by Linda Macaulay

]]> Palm warbler, birding, bird songs, ornithology, voice of the wild, wildlife, hiking, biodiversity, nature, nature documentary, Illinois, wildlife, midwest No Episode 2: Northern Parula - Voice of the Wild 2 2 Episode 2: Northern Parula - Voice of the Wild full 23a93c53-e70f-4b07-a392-000aec7b9dec https://share.transistor.fm/s/00541f98 Learn the song and call of the Northern Parula (Setophaga americana).

This bird forages at the top of the canopy so it can be hard to spot. Luckily, it's easy to hear. It calls with gusto, often ending an ascending trill with a loud hiccup. Getting a close look at the bird is worth the effort. It's among the most ostentatious of our migratory warblers: A blue head and back, bright wingbars, yellow under the bill, and a partial eyering that puts a white dot above and below each eye. Males even have a dark band across on their front, sometimes with a bit of orange in it. It's an absolute mess of color and a joy to behold. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program.

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

ML509167 by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn, ML509169 by Gregory Budney, and ML509171 by Randolph Little and James Kimball 

]]> Learn the song and call of the Northern Parula (Setophaga americana).

This bird forages at the top of the canopy so it can be hard to spot. Luckily, it's easy to hear. It calls with gusto, often ending an ascending trill with a loud hiccup. Getting a close look at the bird is worth the effort. It's among the most ostentatious of our migratory warblers: A blue head and back, bright wingbars, yellow under the bill, and a partial eyering that puts a white dot above and below each eye. Males even have a dark band across on their front, sometimes with a bit of orange in it. It's an absolute mess of color and a joy to behold. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program.

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

ML509167 by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn, ML509169 by Gregory Budney, and ML509171 by Randolph Little and James Kimball 

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 20:14:05 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 110 Learn the song and call of the Northern Parula (Setophaga americana).

This bird forages at the top of the canopy so it can be hard to spot. Luckily, it's easy to hear. It calls with gusto, often ending an ascending trill with a loud hiccup. Getting a close look at the bird is worth the effort. It's among the most ostentatious of our migratory warblers: A blue head and back, bright wingbars, yellow under the bill, and a partial eyering that puts a white dot above and below each eye. Males even have a dark band across on their front, sometimes with a bit of orange in it. It's an absolute mess of color and a joy to behold. 

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Voice of the Wild is brought to you by the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program.

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

ML509167 by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn, ML509169 by Gregory Budney, and ML509171 by Randolph Little and James Kimball 

]]> Illinois, midwest, wildlife, hiking, birding, ornithology, nature documentary, nature, bird sounds, biodiversity, northern parula, warbler No Episode 1: Wood Thrush - Voice of the Wild 1 1 Episode 1: Wood Thrush - Voice of the Wild full 91d13527-5d14-4450-be38-eee99468182d https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa82af76 Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina).

The thrush that sings the North American forest's most hauntingly beautiful song. 

Note: this episode is a re-recording of an episode originally published in May of 2024

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

  • Wood thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508708) 
  • Wood thrush call by Wil Hershberger (ML508718) 
  • Wood thrush trills by Peter Paul Kellogg (ML508707) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wood-thrush 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina).

The thrush that sings the North American forest's most hauntingly beautiful song. 

Note: this episode is a re-recording of an episode originally published in May of 2024

Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

  • Wood thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508708) 
  • Wood thrush call by Wil Hershberger (ML508718) 
  • Wood thrush trills by Peter Paul Kellogg (ML508707) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wood-thrush 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 18:44:59 -0500 University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension 120 Wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina).

The thrush that sings the North American forest's most hauntingly beautiful song. 

Note: this episode is a re-recording of an episode originally published in May of 2024

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The following Macaulay Library recordings were used in today’s episode:

  • Wood thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508708) 
  • Wood thrush call by Wil Hershberger (ML508718) 
  • Wood thrush trills by Peter Paul Kellogg (ML508707) 

Sources and more: 

  • https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush 
  • https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wood-thrush 
  • Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.
  • Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. 
  • Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 
  • Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 
  • Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 
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