Voice of the Wild

University of Illinois Extension
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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.

  1. Episode 108: Brown Thrasher – Voice of the Wild

    2d ago

    Episode 108: Brown Thrasher – Voice of the Wild

    Brown 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

    2 min
  2. Episode 107: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo – Voice of the Wild

    Jun 5

    Episode 107: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo – Voice of the Wild

    Yellow-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

    2 min
  3. Episode 106: Baltimore Oriole – Voice of the Wild

    May 29

    Episode 106: Baltimore Oriole – Voice of the Wild

    Baltimore 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

    2 min
  4. Episode 105: Wilson’s Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    May 22

    Episode 105: Wilson’s Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    Wilson'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

    2 min
  5. Episode 104: American Redstart – Voice of the Wild

    May 15

    Episode 104: American Redstart – Voice of the Wild

    American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla).  A common warbler with a frequently-fanned colorful tail.    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:  American Redstart song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML509130)American Redstart song 2 by Matthew D. Medler (ML509134)American Redstart song 3 by Arthur A. Allen and Peter Paul Kellogg (ML509128)American Redstart call by Hope Batcheller (ML509136)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 EastStokes Field Guide to Warblers

    2 min
  6. Episode 103: Black-Throated Blue Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    May 8

    Episode 103: Black-Throated Blue Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    Black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens).  The understory warbler with a melancholy song.    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:  Black-throated blue warbler song by Wil Hershberger (ML509253) Black-throated blue warbler fast song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509257) Black-throated blue warbler slow song by Arthur A. Allen and Peter Paul Kellogg (ML509258) Black-throated blue warbler call by Gregory Budney (ML509263) 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 Stokes Field Guide to Warblers

    2 min
  7. Episode 102: Scarlet Tanager – Voice of the Wild

    May 1

    Episode 102: Scarlet Tanager – Voice of the Wild

    Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea)  “chick-burr”   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:  Scarlet Tanager song by Wil Hershberger (ML509766) Scarlet Tanager call by Wil Hershberger (ML509774) Scarlet Tanager call by Randolph Little (ML509773) Scarlet Tanager call + song by Wil Hershberger (ML509768) 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

    2 min
  8. Episode 101: Nashville Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    Apr 24

    Episode 101: Nashville Warbler – Voice of the Wild

    Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla).  The small, gray-headed warbler with a bright eyering and white between the legs. 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:  Nashville warbler song by Thomas G. Sander (ML509059)Nashville warbler song by Gregory Budney (ML509055)Nashville warbler call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML509058)Tennessee warbler song by Matthew D. Medler (ML509001)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 EastStokes Field Guide to Warblers

    2 min
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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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  • Creator
    University of Illinois Extension
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © University of Illinois
  • Show Website
    Voice of the Wild

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