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Voice of the Wild

Wildlife is all around us. Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild song. 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.

  1. Episode 37: Black-Capped or Carolina? Chickadee ID – Voice of the Wild

    1 DAY AGO

    Episode 37: Black-Capped or Carolina? Chickadee ID – Voice of the Wild

    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:  https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5497 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).

    2 min
  2. Episode 36: Red-Tailed Hawk – Voice of the Wild

    DEC 13

    Episode 36: Red-Tailed Hawk – Voice of the Wild

    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.  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-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_Hawkhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-tailed-hawkDunne 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).

    2 min
  3. Episode 35: Yellow-Rumped Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    DEC 6

    Episode 35: Yellow-Rumped Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata). One of the few wood warblers that can be found in the Midwest during 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:  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).

    3 min
  4. Episode 34: Red-Headed Woodpecker – Voice of the Wild

    NOV 29

    Episode 34: Red-Headed Woodpecker – Voice of the Wild

    Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus). The only midwestern woodpecker with a head that’s red from nape to throat.  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-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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/animals/bird/meer/all.html#57  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-headed_Woodpecker https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-headed-woodpecker 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.

    3 min
  5. Episode 33: American Tree Sparrow – Voice of the Wild

    NOV 22

    Episode 33: American Tree Sparrow – Voice of the Wild

    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.  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 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:  https://xeno-canto.org/157759 https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-tree-sparrow https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Tree_Sparrow Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World. 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.

    4 min
  6. Episode 32: Golden-Crowned Kinglet – Voice of the Wild

    NOV 15

    Episode 32: Golden-Crowned Kinglet – Voice of the Wild

    Golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa).  The golden-crowned kinglet is of our smallest birds and their sweet, high call is one of winter’s delights.  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:  Golden-crowned kinglet song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508537) Golden-crowned kinglet call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508540) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden-crowned_Kinglet https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/golden-crowned-kinglet 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.

    2 min
  7. Episode 31: Pine Siskin – Voice of the Wild

    NOV 8

    Episode 31: Pine Siskin – Voice of the Wild

    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.  Subscription links Here  Subscribe to the Newsletter  Listen online on our Homepage    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.

    3 min
  8. Episode 30: Dark-Eyed Junco – Voice of the Wild

    NOV 1

    Episode 30: Dark-Eyed Junco – Voice of the Wild

    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.  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:  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:  https://xeno-canto.org/606100 https://xeno-canto.org/609231 https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-Eyed_Junco/ https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/dark-eyed-junco 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

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