This episode discusses three birds with songs that sound similar to the American Robin.  We listen to the American Robin, the Black-Headed Grosbeak, and the Western Tanager.     Helpful Links https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

In this episode we talk about our common marsh birds.  First up is the Common Yellowthroat (1:26), the Marsh Wren (5:35), the Yellow-Headed Blackbird (9:02) and finally the king of the wetlands the Red-Winged Blackbird (12:38).   Helpful Links:  https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

In this episode I talk about three common doves in my area and three less common doves in my area.  I will talk about the Eurasian Collared-Dove (1:16), the Mourning Dove (3:49), and the Rock Pigeon (6:02).  Then I also talk about the Band-Tailed Pigeon (8:35), White Winged Dove (10:39), and the Inca Dove (12:28).   Helpful links:  https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

In this episode we will learn how to identify some common back yard birds. We will discuss the House Sparrow 02:00, House Finch 3:57, the Lesser Goldfinch 9:29, and the American Goldfinch 13:49.   helpful links: https://www.audubon.org/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ https://xeno-canto.org/  

I thought I would take a few minutes and introduce myself, how I got into birding, and why I created this podcast.  Then I talk for a few minutes about birding by ear in general.  How to listen and describe bird sounds, and a few tips to help you learn them.   www.tracyaviary.org www.petersonbirdsounds.com