They come in all the colors of the spectrum- our chirpy neighbors are now filling the air with a rainbow of song! Birding by ear is quite popular with serious birders...and quite daunting for those new to the task. But, little ears are so quick to pick up the new sounds of human words and music- why not in the language of our feathered neighbors, as well?Feathers come in every hue, and the songs do, too! Here are some common birds of southwest Ohio and some of their more memorable calls:
Northern Cardinal: "Cheer, cheer, cheer...birdy, birdy, birdy!"
American Robin: "Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio, cheerio!"
American Goldfinch: "Potato chip-chip-chip-chip!"
Mallard Duck: "QUACK!"
Blue Jay: "Jay, Jay, Jay!"
Common Grackle: "Readle-eeettt...swat..."
Birds do have many calls, accents, and songs...but these will get little (and big) ears started on the adventure of getting acquainted with our easily spotted (and heard!) local feathered friends.
For more lovely birdsong, visit: www.allaboutbirds.org
Chirpy reading: Birdsongs (Franco) and Birds (Henkes)
What songs are the birds in your backyard singing?
Okay, now you have to research Pacific NW bird calls for me!
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