Just a little Gnat Chat: Yellow-breasted Chat and Gnatcatchers

Introduction: I thought I would take a few minutes and introduce myself, how I got into birding, and why I created this podcast. Then I talk for a few minutes about birding by ear in general. How to listen and describe bird sounds, and a few tips to help you learn t... by Birding By Ear

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Doves: In this episode I talk about three common doves in my area and three less common doves in my area. I will talk about the Eurasian Collared-Dove (1:16), the Mourning Dove (3:49), and the Rock Pigeon (6:02). Then I also talk about the Band-Tailed Pigeon ... by Birding By Ear

16 min listen

Tyrant Flycatchers Part One: In this episode we begin listening to Tyrant Flycatchers. We start off with Western Wood-Pewee (1:34), then Olive-Sided Flycatcher (4:24). Willow Flycatcher at (7:41) and Cordilleran Flycatcher (11:14). Helpful Links: https://www.audubon.org/ http... by Birding By Ear

16 min listen

Swallows Part One: This is the first of two episodes dedicated to the sounds of swallows. This first episode features Barn Swallow (3:26), Cliff Swallow (7:28), Northern Rough-Winged Swallow (10:31), and Bank Swallow (12:06). Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ htt... by Birding By Ear

16 min listen

Three Warbling Songsters: Today we learn just three birds with warbling songs. Only one is a wood warbler. We learn about Yellow Warbler (1:31), Warbling Vireo (6:04) and Lazuli Bunting (11:00). Helpful Links: https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https:/... by Birding By Ear

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Into The Marsh: In this episode we talk about our common marsh birds. First up is the Common Yellowthroat (1:26), the Marsh Wren (5:35), the Yellow-Headed Blackbird (9:02) and finally the king of the wetlands the Red-Winged Blackbird (12:38). Helpful Links: https://... by Birding By Ear

22 min listen

Backyard Beauties: In this episode we will learn how to identify some common back yard birds. We will discuss the House Sparrow 02:00, House Finch 3:57, the Lesser Goldfinch 9:29, and the American Goldfinch 13:49. helpful links: https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allab... by Birding By Ear

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Swallows Part Two: We talk in depth about three specific swallows. Violet-Green Swallow (1:15), Tree Swallow (3:00), and Purple Martin (6:14). Then we review all 7 species of swallows we have studied (9:25). Happy listening. Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ ht... by Birding By Ear

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Is That A Robin?: This episode discusses three birds with songs that sound similar to the American Robin. We listen to the American Robin, the Black-Headed Grosbeak, and the Western Tanager. Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ h... by Birding By Ear

22 min listen

Tyrant Flycatchers Part Two: This episode continues learning about flycatchers, focused on the family Empidonax. We listen to four new flycatchers and then review all six epidonax flycatchers discussed so far. Gray Flycatcher (1:38) Dusky Flycatcher (3:41), Hammond's Flycatcher (7... by Birding By Ear

17 min listen

Icterides: Noise Markers featuring Blackbirds, Meadowlarks, Orioles, Cowbirds and Grackles: I struggled with this episode. It took a lot of time and effort to get it to come together. I wasn't going to work on it until later in the fall but did anyway. Its still not perfect but nothing in life is so I'm sending it out there anyway. I hope you ... by Birding By Ear

25 min listen

Turkey and Friends: A thanksgiving special featuring Ring-Necked Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse, Dusky Grouse and Wild Turkey. by Birding By Ear

16 min listen

Rattlers: Today we are talking about birds with rattling type calls. We start with Belted Kingfisher (00:57), Coopers Hawk (2:33), Sharp Shinned Hawk (4:15) and American Kestrel (6:12). Let me know what you think, you can write a review or reach out to me thr... by Birding By Ear

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I’ll Be Back: I'm taking a little break from creating new episodes but I will be back in the fall/winter. I know I said I was working on an episode for iterides but my son got sick for a few days so I was stuck home and thought oh I can finish that up real quick. Bo... by Birding By Ear

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Woodpecker Vs. Woodpecker: In this episode we listen to five species of woodpeckers. Downy Woodpecker (00:45) Hairy Woodpecker (2:00) American Three Toed Woodpecker (5:45) Northern Flicker (8:28), and Pileated Woodpecker (10:15). Then we discuss the drumming pattern of all five... by Birding By Ear

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CBC Special: Are you participating in your local Christmas Bird Count? Today I have a special episode dedicated to the annual CBC. I review three common birds you will likely hear on your own CBC. And then go over three birds most of us will only find in the wint... by Birding By Ear

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Open Concept Sparrows: Vesper Sparrows (1:19), Savannah (5:40), Horned Larks (11:50) and Brewer's Sparrow (17:53). Podcast Website: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-rz9mm-d12e7a Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BirdingByEarPodcast/ More Audio Sounds: https://ww... by Birding By Ear

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Terrific Trillers: Today we talk about three trillers: Chipping Sparrow (4min), Dark Eyed Junco (7:30), and Orange Crowned Warbler (12:03). Easter Trillers: https://www.sibleyguides.com/bird-info/the-basics-of-identifying-bird-sounds/trilled-songs-of-eastern-birds/ ... by Birding By Ear

20 min listen

Hidey Marsh Birds: Birds that live in the marsh and like to hide from birders. Today we discuss Sora (1:09) Virginia Rail (5:05) American and Least Bittern (8:25) Wilson's Snipe (13:00). Thank you for listening. Comments, questions you can reach out to me via FB at ... by Birding By Ear

18 min listen

Wilson’s Macs and ButterButts: Its time to learn some more warbler sounds. Today I focus on Yellow-rumped Warbler (3:06), MacGillivray's Warbler (6:30), and Wilson's Warbler (9:45). Calls begin at (14:11). Three Warbling Songsters https://birdingbyearpodcast.podbean.com/e/three... by Birding By Ear

22 min listen

Is That A Song Sparrow? Sparrows that sound like song sparrow songs.: Today we talk about Sparrows that loosely sound like song sparrows. We start off with Song Sparrows (2m38s), then Fox Sparrow (7m), then White-crowned Sparrow (11m36s), I briefly mention White-throated Sparrow (14m51s), and finally Lincoln's Sparrow ... by Birding By Ear

28 min listen

Just a little Gnat Chat: Yellow-breasted Chat and Gnatcatchers: This episode we talk about the Yellow-breasted Chat (2:44) and three species of Gnatcatchers. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (7:03), Black-tailed Gnatcatcher (11:01) and California Gnatcatcher (13:10). Let me know what you think at https://www.facebook.com/B... by Birding By Ear

17 min listen

Birds Are Coming Back and So Am I: Just a little preview of what I'm calling season three! Spring is just around the corner and before we know it the birds will be back singing their hearts out. Now is a perfect time to refresh our memories on what our feathered friends sound like. I... by Birding By Ear

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Mountains Vs. Valleys: Today we listen to six species of birds as we compare three pairs of birds, one that primarily lives at high elevation with a similar species that lives at lower elevation. We listen to Black-Capped Chickadee, and Mountain Chickadee (1:21), Woodhouse... by Birding By Ear

22 min listen

Little Birds Big Voices: Nuthatches, Kinglets and Brown Creeper: I have always been fascinated at how some of our smallest birds seem to make such big sounds. Today we learn and listen to Red-breasted Nuthatch (1:09) White-breasted Nuthatch (4:36) Pygymy Nuthatch (8:08) Ruby-crowned Kinglet (10:35) Golden-crowned ... by Birding By Ear

22 min listen

Spooky Month Special: Owls: Welcome to a special Halloween themed episode featuring Owls. Please remember not to harass owls. We listen to Great Horned Owl (4m11s), Long Eared Owl (5m42s), Barred Owl (8m44s) Western Screech-Owl (10m6s) Northern Pygmy-Owl and Northern Saw-whet O... by Birding By Ear

20 min listen

Northern Great Plains: A very special episode dedicated to a future birding trip to the Norhtern Great Plains of the United States where my friends and I hope to find Baird's Sparrow (4:04) LeConte's Sparrow (5:36) Nelson's Sparrow (9:19) Henslow's Sparrow (11:05) Sprague'... by Birding By Ear

24 min listen

Ethereal Singers: Swainson's & Hermit Thrush, Townsend's Solitaire & Mountain Bluebird: Birds in the Thrush family have some of the most beautiful and celebrated bird songs in North America. Today we will listen to the Swainson's Thrush (2:33) Hermit Thrush (7:01) Varied Thrush (10:06) Townsend's Solitaire (11:35) and Mountain Bluebird ... by Birding By Ear

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Total Towhee Tour: In this episode we listen to all six species of Towhee that live in the Unite States and Canada. We begin with Spotted Towhee at 01:54, Green-Tailed Towhee at 03:23, Abert's Towhee 06:05 California Towhee at 07:30 Canyon Towhee at 10:41 Eastern Towhe... by Birding By Ear

25 min listen

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Just a little Gnat Chat: Yellow-breasted Chat and Gnatcatchers

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