Wild Things 2009: Conference Sessions
Saturday, February 7, 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago
Session: D1
Learning to Bird by Ear: Recognizing and Identifying Birds by Their Vocalizations
General: Birds/Bird Conservation MonitoringGeoffrey A. Williamson
Illinois Ornithological Society
Many experienced birders will say that 90% of their birding is done "by ear." For those conducting censuses and surveys, this skill is especially important, as it enables one to more efficiently and effectively recognize what birds are present on a survey route. This presentation describes basic concepts in bird vocalizations and provides organizing principles for learning to bird by ear. The talk also discusses the many resources available to the person looking to acquire or improve ear-birding skills.
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