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Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Birding by ear can be one of the most important skills you can learn as a birder. Join me every week as we tackle the challenges of birding by ear learn how to decipher sounds and species-by-species, become a master of birding by ear.
I aim for this podcast to be a valuable resource for those who want to become a Master Birder and is hosted through the Master Birders Academy.
Episodes
- Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Downy vs Hairy Woodpeckers: Calls, Rattles and Drums
A pair of birds that can often be confused are the Downy and Hairy Woodpecker. This makes sense as they both look nearly identical, hosting very similar colors…
- Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Deciphering the High-pitched call notes of the Forests
When birding by ear, learning the call notes can be some of the most challenging sounds to learn to ID. Luckily, some groups can be easier than others, the…
- Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Robins, Tanagers and Grosbeaks, Oh My!
One of the challenges of Birding by Ear comes when there are several birds that sound similar to one another. In the eastern half of North America, that…
- Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Understanding the "field marks" of bird vocalization
Before you start focusing on learning individual species of birds, it's helpful to learn what field marks you are listening for. Just like birds have names for…
- Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Why Birding by Ear is so important
Birding by ear can be one of the greatest skills you learn as a birder, after all not all birds are cooperative and sit out in the open for you to see. In this…
- Birding by Ear with the Master Birders Academy
Birding by Ear trailer
Birding by ear can be one of the most important skills you can learn as a birder. Join me every week as we go over a variety of topics to help you become a…