Voice of the Wild

Short-winged meadow katydid (Conocephalus brevipennis).  The little meadow katydid with a gentle buzz. 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: Short-winged meadow katydid call by Wil Hershberger (ML110315)Sources and more:BugguideIDNRSongs of InsectsiNaturalist photo (macropterous)

Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus).  The source of the mysterious clucking heard in woodlands. 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: Eastern chipmunk cluck call by Wil Hershberger (ML100848)Eastern chipmunk chisp call by Wil Hershberger (ML305948)Sources and more:Music of NatureWildlife Illinois

Purple martin (Progne subis).  The bubbly swallow that nests in homes built just for them. 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: Purple Martin song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508078)Purple Martin flying by Wil Hershberger (ML508082)Purple Martin call by Wil Hershberger (ML508083)Sources and more: Cornell’s All About BirdsAudubonPeterson field guide to the birds (Fourth edition)

Northern mole cricket (Neocurtilla hexadactyla).  The cricket with a froglike call and body just like a mole’s.  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: Northern Mole Cricket call by Wil Hershberger (ML534520) Sources and more: Bugguide Sina IL state museum entry Songs of Insects iNaturalist photo 

Cliff 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 

Chipping 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

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 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

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 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

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 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 

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 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

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

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

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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

Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus). The early warbler with a rich trill. 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: Pine warbler song by Wil Hershberger (ML509276) Pine warbler call by Wil Hershberger (ML509283) Pine warbler tink call by Wil Hershberger (ML509282) Chipping sparrow fast song by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML509489) Chipping sparrow slow song by Wil Hershberger (ML509486) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pine_Warblerhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/pine-warblerDobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.Stokes, D. W., & Stokes, L. Q. (204 C.E.). Stokes Field Guide to Warblers (2nd ed.). Little, Brown and Company.Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis). The waterthrush with a wash of yellow. 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: Northern waterthrush song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508945) Northern waterthrush call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508949) Louisiana waterthrush song by Randolph Little (ML508941) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Waterthrush https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-waterthrush https://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/08/identification-of-waterthrushes/ Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. More Birding by Ear : Eastern/Central. 1994. Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin Co. (Peterson field guides).  Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens).  The frog covered in rows of dark-colored spots.  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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Northern leopard frog call by H C Gerhardt (ML182027)Northern leopard frog chorus by Jay McGowan (ML555275521)Sources and more: Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3MUNQi9hncnNature Museum Calling Frog Survey Resources https://naturemuseum.org/cas/community-science/calling-frog-survey-2IDNR species page: https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/wildaboutpages/wildaboutfrogs/waftnorthernleopardfrog.html IDNR video series:  https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/edu-pages-main/a-f/edufrogtoad.html

Western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata).  One of three chorus frogs found 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Western chorus frog call by Jay McGowan (ML555275541)Western chorus frog chorus by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML176290)Sources and more: Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPoeNcat94Nature Museum Calling Frog Survey Resources https://frogsurvey.org/?page_id=9IDNR species page: https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/wildaboutpages/wildaboutfrogs/waftwesternchorusfrog.htmlIDNR video series: https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/edu-pages-main/a-f/edufrogtoad.htmlIDNR species video: https://multimedia.illinois.gov/dnr/HDIWestChor.mp4 

Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus). The sound of a summer night in the Northeast. 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 NewsletterListen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Eastern whip-poor-will song and growl-cluck by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507176)Eastern whip-poor-will call by George B. Reynard (ML507177)Sources and more: MOON program: https://moon.inhs.illinois.edu/Great article in Audubon Magazine about a University of Illinois biologist studying Eastern whip-poor-wills: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/revealing-mysteries-whip-poor-wills-and-what-it-might-take-save-themWhip-poor-will in a video game: https://youtu.be/mcu0uzDracc?t=61https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Whip-poor-willhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-whip-poor-willGodfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). North America’s northernmost amphibian. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Wood frog call by Jeff Gerbracht (ML224894)Wood frog chorus by Gregory Budney (ML138501)Sources and more: https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/wildaboutpages/wildaboutfrogs/waftwoodfrog.htmlhttps://dnr.illinois.gov/education/edu-pages-main/a-f/edufrogtoad.htmlWisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPoeNcat94Purdue Extension Forestry and Natural Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb_32jjcaboNature Museum Calling Frog Survey Resources https://naturemuseum.org/cas/community-science/calling-frog-survey-2

Brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). North America’s best-known brood parasite.  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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Brown-headed Cowbird song by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML510050)Brown-headed Cowbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML510043)Brown-headed Cowbird flock  by Arthur A. Allen and Elsa G. Allen (ML510051)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown-headed_Cowbirdhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-headed-cowbirdDobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis). The nuthatch at your backyard feeder.  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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: White-breasted Nuthatch call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508309)White-breasted Nuthatch song by Wil Hershberger (ML508307)White-breasted Nuthatch call 2 by Wil Hershberger (ML508308)Red-breasted Nuthatch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508296) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatchhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-breasted-nuthatchPeterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias). The big heron with an awkward squawk.  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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Great Blue Heron call 1 by  William Evans (ML505860)Great Blue Heron call 2 by  William Evans (ML505863)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heronhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/great-blue-heronPeterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

Cooper's hawk (Astur cooperii). An agile hawk of woodlands and backyards. 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: Cooper's Hawk call by Wil Hershberger (ML505967) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/coopers-hawk Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus). The blackbird with bronze winter feathers. 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: Rusty blackbird song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509980)Rusty blackbird call by Peter Paul Kellogg and John Miller (ML509982)Common grackle call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510006)Red-winged blackbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML509911)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rusty_Blackbirdhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/rusty-blackbirdhttps://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/11/my-trick-to-finding-rusty-blackbirds/  Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.

Coyote (Canis latrans). The song dog. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Coyote pack howling by Brad Walker (ML307053)Coyote individual bark by Jay McGowan (ML204867)Sources and more: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/307053https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/204867Jensen AJ, Marneweck CJ, Kilgo JC, et al. 2022. Coyote diet in North America: geographic and ecological patterns during range expansion. Mammal Review. 52(4):480–496. https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12299Kilgo JC, Shaw CE, Vukovich M, et al. 2017. Reproductive characteristics of a coyote population before and during exploitation. J Wildl Manag. 81(8):1386–1393. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.21329

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). The prairie owl. 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: Short-eared owl wing sonation by Brian McCaffery (ML507105) Short-eared owl bark call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507110) Short-eared owl call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507111) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/short-eared-owl Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius). The owl-faced hawk. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Northern harrier call by Cleveland P. Grant and William W. H. Gunn (ML505954)Northern harrier screech call by Charles Duncan (ML505956)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrierhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-harrier  Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

Long-eared owl (Asio otus). The crow-sized owl that sometimes roosts communally. 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: Long-eared owl song by Dave Herr (ML507093) Long-eared owl coyote-like call by George B. Reynard (ML507096) Long-eared owl barks by George B. Reynard (ML507100) Long-eared owl snaps by George B. Reynard (ML507101) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Long-eared_Owlhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/long-eared-owlDobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). The clever Corvid. Voice of the Wild will be taking a holiday break! We'll be back with a new episode on the 9th of January. 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 crow song by Mike Andersen (ML508005) American crow croak call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508007) American crow nasal call by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML508012) American crow flock call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508014) Fish crow call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508032) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-crow Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). The plain little backyard bird with high, sweet songs. 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: Tufted titmouse song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508222) Tufted titmouse song 2 by Robert C. Stein (ML508232) Tufted titmouse song 3 by Dolly Minis (ML508234) Tufted titmouse song 4 by Benjamin Clock (ML508238) Tufted titmouse scold by Wil Hershberger (ML508248) Tufted titmouse call by Randolph Little (ML508247) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). America’s favorite gamebird. 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: Wild turkey gobble by Gregory Budney (ML505685) Wild turkey cluck by Gregory Budney (ML505685) Wild turkey purring by Andrea L. Priori (ML505688) Wild turkey various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML505687) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus). The rose-red finch with a clear and open song. 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: Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) Purple finch call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML510178) House finch song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510161) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/ https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/purple-finch Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus). The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Northern flicker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507419)Northern flicker "kew" call by Leonard J. Peyton (ML507416)Northern flicker "wick" call by Wil Hershberger (ML507414)Pileated woodpecker call by Dave Herr (ML507434)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-flicker Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca). A rusty winter sparrow with a hearty “smack” call. 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: Fox sparrow song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509629) Fox sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509632) Fox sparrow "smack" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509631) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/fox_sparrow https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/fox-sparrow Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World. Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). The little woodpecker with a cascading call. 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: Downy woodpecker hammering by Wil Hershberger (ML507359) Downy woodpecker calls and foraging by Wil Hershberger (ML507352) Downy woodpecker cascading call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507357) Hairy woodpecker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507364) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/downy-woodpecker Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

American robin (Turdus migratorius). Our most common thrush. 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 NewsletterListen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: American robin song by Wil Hershberger (ML508723) American robin call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508740) American robin "squeak" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508739) American robin "tuck" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508732) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-robin Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 

Brown creeper (Certhia americana). The tree bark specialist with a high-pitched call. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Brown creeper song by Wil Hershberger (ML508349)Brown creeper call 1 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508344)Brown creeper call 2 by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508356)Golden-crowned kinglet call by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_creeperhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-creeperGodfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus). Winter's thrush. Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. 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: Hermit thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508700) Hermit thrush pluck call by Wil Hershberger (ML508703) Hermit thrush wheeze call by William Evans (ML508704) Hermit thrush high pitch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508687) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_thrush https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hermit-thrush Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis). The honorary “winter finch” with a high-pitched honk. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Red-breasted nuthatch call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508298)Red-breasted nuthatch soft calls by Wil Hershberger (ML508300)White-breasted nuthatch call by William W. H. Gunn (ML508306)Red-breasted nuthatch tin horn song by William W. H. Gunn (ML508297)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-breasted_Nuthatch/  https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-breasted-nuthatchDobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). The woodpecker that makes lines of holes in tree bark. 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-bellied sapsucker nasal call by Gregory Budney (ML507314) Yellow-bellied sapsucker drumming by Mike Anderson (ML507320) Yellow-bellied sapsucker scratchy call by Donald Kerr (ML507319) Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker  https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-bellied-sapsucker Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). A common corvid with a big vocabulary. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Blue Jay "jay" call 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML507916)Blue Jay "jay" call 2 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML507922)Blue Jay red-tail mimic by Lucie R. Gunn (ML507946)Blue Jay red-shouldered mimic by Wil Hershberger (ML227078211)Blue Jay grinding call by Wil Hershberger (ML507923)Blue Jay "gentle honking" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507931)Blue Jay alarm squeaking by Robert C. Stein and Robert B. Angstadt (ML507939)Blue Jay rusty gate call by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML507936)Blue Jay musical rusty gate call by Matthew D. Medler  (ML507942)Blue Jay "whisper" song by Martha Fischer (ML507918)Blue Jay "jay" call 3 by Wil Hershberger (ML507915)Sources and more: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-jay  Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (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.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.

Fall field cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus). The big cricket that sings in late summer and fall. 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 NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Fall field cricket song by Wil Hershberger (ML239249)Sources and more: http://songsofinsects.com/crickets/spring-and-fall-field-cricketshttps://orthsoc.org/sina/488dlc.htmhttps://bugguide.net/node/view/8007

Round-tipped conehead (Neoconocephalus retusus). A conehead katydid with a continuous buzzy call.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: Round-tipped conehead song by Brad Walker (ML307148)Sources and more: http://songsofinsects.com/katydids/round-tipped-coneheadhttps://www.listeningtoinsects.com/round-tipped-coneheadhttps://orthsoc.org/sina/193a.htmhttps://psu.pb.unizin.org/nightsinginginsects/chapter/round-tipped-conehead/https://listeninginnature.blogspot.com/2017/08/too-much-of-good-thing.html

Lesser anglewing (Microcentrum retinerve). The katydid with a quick rasping rattle. Minor correction for this episode: only the male lesser anglewing will have the brown patch on the back.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: Lesser anglewing song by Wil Hershberger (ML110337) Ambient calls by Wil Hershberger (ML110317) Sources and more: https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/lesser-angle-winged-katydid http://songsofinsects.com/katydids/lesser-anglewing https://bugguide.net/node/view/29605 https://psu.pb.unizin.org/nightsinginginsects/ 

Twelve Common Katydids in the Midwest Twelve katydids are common in the Midwest. This episode can be used as a key to identify them by their sound. http://songsofinsects.com/ is the source of most of the recordings. 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  Sources and more: http://songsofinsects.com/katydids/common-true-katydidhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/oblong-winged-katydidhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/greater-anglewinghttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/lesser-anglewinghttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/fork-tailed-bush-katydidhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/northern-bush-katydidhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/round-tipped-coneheadhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/robust-coneheadhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/sword-bearing-coneheadhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/short-winged-meadow-katydidhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/slender-meadow-katydidhttp://songsofinsects.com/katydids/black-legged-meadow-katydid