Episode 112: Sound Key to Swallows of the Midwest – Voice of the Wild

Episode 112: Sound Key to Swallows of the Midwest – Voice of the Wild

Six 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 homepage [https://go.illinois.edu/vow] * Subscribe on a podcast platform [https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/subscribe] * Sign up for the Newsletter [https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/183594]  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 Birds [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/] * Audubon [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide] * Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois by Colin Dobson * Peterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition) * Sibley Birds East

Episode 111: Barn Swallow – Voice of the Wild

Barn 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 [https://go.illinois.edu/vow]  * Subscribe on a podcast platform [https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/subscribe]  * Sign up for the Newsletter [https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/183594]  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 Birds [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/barn_swallow] * Audubon [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/barn-swallow] * 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

Episode 110: Eastern Kingbird – Voice of the Wild

Eastern 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 [https://go.illinois.edu/vow]  * Subscribe on a podcast platform [https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/subscribe]  * Sign up for the Newsletter [https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/183594]  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 [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/eastern_kingbird]  * Audubon [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-kingbird]  * 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

Episode 109: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak – Voice of the Wild

Rose-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 [https://go.illinois.edu/vow]  * Subscribe on a podcast platform [https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/subscribe]  * Sign up for the Newsletter [https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/183594]  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 Birds [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/rose-breasted_grosbeak] * Audubon [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/rose-breasted-grosbeak] * 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

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 homepage [https://go.illinois.edu/vow] * Subscribe on a podcast platform [https://voiceofthewild.transistor.fm/subscribe] * Sign up for the Newsletter [https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/183594]  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 Birds [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/brown_thrasher] * Audubon [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-thrasher] * 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