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Voice of the Wild
Hosted by University of Illinois Extension · EN
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.
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Episode 114: Cliff Swallow – Voice of the Wild
2w ago00:02:01Tap to summarizeCliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota). The swallow with a white dot on the head. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Cliff Swallow call by Thomas G. Sander (ML508112) Cliff Swallow call by Thomas G. Sander (ML508115) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About Birds Audubon Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin Dobson Peterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition) Sibley Birds East
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Episode 113: Chipping Sparrow – Voice of the Wild
3w ago00:02:01Tap to summarizeChipping sparrow (Spizella passerina). The sparrow with a song like a sewing-machine. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepageSubscribe on a podcast platformSign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Chipping Sparrow call by Robert C. Stein (ML509492)Chipping Sparrow song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509484)Chipping Sparrow “sewing machine” song by Randolph Little (ML509487)Chipping Sparrow slow song by Wil Hershberger (ML509486)Chipping Sparrow fast song by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML509489) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonAudubon videoguide to 505 birds of North AmericaPeterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition)Sibley Birds East
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Episode 112: Sound Key to Swallows of the Midwest – Voice of the Wild
4w ago00:03:14Tap to summarizeSix Swallows and a Swift Six species of swallow (and one swift) are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their vocalizations.Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepageSubscribe on a podcast platformSign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Barn Swallow call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508109)Barn Swallow call by Randolph Little and Warren Y. Brockelman (ML508110)Tree Swallow song by Wil Hershberger (ML508086)Tree Swallow call by Wil Hershberger (ML508089)Northern Rough-winged Swallow call by Gregory Budney (ML508077)Purple Martin song by Wil Hershberger (ML508082)Purple Martin song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508078)Cliff Swallow call by Thomas G. Sander (ML508112)Cliff Swallow call by Thomas G. Sander (ML508115)Bank Swallow call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508102)Bank Swallow call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508104)Chimney Swift call by Wil Hershberger (ML507186)Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonField guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin DobsonPeterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition)Sibley Birds East
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Episode 111: Barn Swallow – Voice of the Wild
Jul 300:02:01Tap to summarizeBarn swallow (Hirundo rustica). The swallow with the true swallow-tail. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Barn Swallow (American) song 1 by William W. H. Gunn (ML508109) Barn Swallow (American) call by Randolph Little and Warren Y. Brockelman (ML508110) Barn Swallow (American) song 2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508105) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonField guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin DobsonAudubon videoguide to 505 birds of North AmericaPeterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition)Sibley Birds East
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Episode 110: Eastern Kingbird – Voice of the Wild
Jun 2600:02:01Tap to summarizeEastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus). The tyrant chattering over farms and fields. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Eastern kingbird song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507701) Eastern kingbird call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507703) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About Birds Audubon Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin Dobson Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America Peterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition) Peterson’s Birding by Ear Sibley Birds East
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Episode 109: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak – Voice of the Wild
Jun 1900:02:01Tap to summarizeRose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus). The sweet singer with a sneaker-squeak call. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Rose-breasted grosbeak song by Wil Hershberger (ML509806) Rose-breasted grosbeak call by Gregory Budney (ML509813) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonField guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin DobsonAudubon videoguide to 505 birds of North AmericaPeterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition)Peterson’s Birding by EarSibley Birds East
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Episode 108: Brown Thrasher – Voice of the Wild
Jun 1200:02:01Tap to summarizeBrown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum). The mimic that sings in doubles. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepageSubscribe on a podcast platformSign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Brown Thrasher song by Wil Hershberger (ML508776)Brown Thrasher chack by Wil Hershberger (ML508779)Brown Thrasher whistle by Wil Hershberger (ML508780)Brown Thrasher hiss by James L. Gulledge (ML508785)Gray Catbird song by Wil Hershberger (ML508750)Northern Mockingbird song by Wil Hershberger (ML508824)Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonField guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois by Colin DobsonAudubon Videoguide to 505 birds of North AmericaPeterson Field Guide to the Birds (Fourth edition)Peterson’s Birding by EarSibley Birds East
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Episode 107: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo – Voice of the Wild
Jun 500:02:01Tap to summarizeYellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). The mysterious bird with a polka-dot tail and a woodblock call. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepageSubscribe on a podcast platformSign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Yellow-billed Cuckoo call by Terri Gallion (ML506906)Yellow-billed Cuckoo call by Wil Hershberger (ML506904)Black-billed Cuckoo call by Randolph Little (ML506913)Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonField guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin DobsonAudubon videoguide to 505 birds of North AmericaPeterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition)Sibley Birds East
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Episode 106: Baltimore Oriole – Voice of the Wild
May 2900:02:01Tap to summarizeBaltimore oriole (Icterus galbula). A boisterous blackbird with a sweet whistle. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Baltimore Oriole song by Matthew D. Medler (ML510110) Baltimore Oriole short song and chatter by Curtis Marantz (ML510115) Baltimore Oriole call by Dolly Minis (ML510118) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About Birds Audubon Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin Dobson Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America Peterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition) Sibley birds East
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Episode 105: Wilson’s Warbler – Voice of the Wild
May 2200:02:01Tap to summarizeWilson's warbler (Cardellina pusilla). The warbler with a handsome black cap. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. Visit the VoW homepage Subscribe on a podcast platform Sign up for the Newsletter The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Wilson's Warbler song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509373) Wilson's Warbler call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509375) Wilson's Warbler song 2 by William W. H. Gunn (ML509371) Wilson's Warbler song 3 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML509370) Sources and more: Cornell’s All About Birds Audubon Peterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition) Sibley birds East
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