Comments on: How to Listen to Bird Song—Tips and Examples From The Warbler Guide

By: Beverly Brown

Beverly Brown — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:50:46 +0000

Yes, I am also looking for Android apps for birding, preferably downloadable from Amazon as GooglePlay can be impossible to use.

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:50:12 +0000

Hi Debra, you need to do this with caution. Playing calls to birds does affect them more than you might imagine. They think they have a rival intruding in their territory and use up a lot of energy and time in defence, counter singing, and it’s probably highly stressful for them.

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By: Debra Elmore

Debra Elmore — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:49:31 +0000

I have a Honey Locust Tree that is in bloom and have noticed that the tree is a favorite foraging site for warblers. Lately I have captured images of one that looks like a Cape May Warbler. Warblers are so awesome! I love capturing videos that include the Warbler songs! Last year I bought an app that allows me to sit outside and play the bird songs to compare with the real thing, it messes with the birds, but I don’t think it will harm them to have a little vocal competition.

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By: Hugh

Hugh — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:43:28 +0000

thanks to the commenters below for suggesting Carolina Wren as your songster. You can listen to the song at our All About Birds page for the species: http://allaboutbirds.org/guide/carolina_wren/sounds

By: David.

David. — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:43:05 +0000

Possibly a Carolina Wren

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By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:42:38 +0000

My guess (and it is only a guess) would be Carolina Wren…google it.

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By: Hugh

Hugh — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:42:09 +0000

Hi Martha – some PDF readers have trouble playing the embedded songs in the download. However, if you look right above the sound player you’ll see a link to listen to the clip online at our Macaulay Library. Hope this workaround helps! – Hugh

By: Barbara Appel

Barbara Appel — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:41:49 +0000

What Missouri bird (Ozarks region) sings: “Timmy, Timmy, Timmy, Timmy, Timmy” 5 times in a row, over and over. All steady. Could be Jimmy.

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By: Barbara Cunningham

Barbara Cunningham — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:41:21 +0000

This is a huge help since we fail miserably on warbler songs. So easy to forget them over the year. If only all warblers were as easy as the ovenbird to identify! Thanks?

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By: Emily Roth

Emily Roth — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:40:51 +0000

Thank you ! This sort of thing is very helpful.

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