Joe Suchecki, The Springbrook Birder, brings us part two of his introduction to birding by ear—identifying birds by listening to their songs, calls, chip notes, and non-vocal sounds. Sounds travel far, and tuning into them will allow you to identify a lot more
bird species, including those that look similar to each other, and those that skulk in hard-to-see-places. With about 250 species appearing in our area, Joe prevents you from feeling overwhelmed and gets you started in methods for learning to open your ears and mind. With a combination of recordings, mnemonics, practice in the field, and guidance from seasoned birders, you can gradually add a new dimension to your experience of birds and nature. Tune into this video and its many examples of what birding by ear can do for you, plus a few cautions to remember along the way. And remember: Repetitio est mater studiorum (Repetition is the mother of learning). For more on birds and birding in DuPage County, visit https://www.dupagebirding.org​.
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As meetings and field trips have been altered for the short term due to Covid-19 the Board offers a way to connect with you and enrich your birding experience via Mini-tutorials. Visit the DuPage Birding Club YouTube channel  at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEilyuewO86Cds5CoA7-GcQ
