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Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus).  The blackbird with bronze winter feathers.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Rusty blackbird song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509980)Rusty blackbird call by Peter Paul Kellogg and John Miller (ML509982)Common grackle call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510006)Red-winged blackbird call by Wil Hershberger (ML509911)Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rusty_Blackbirdhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/rusty-blackbirdhttps://www.sibleyguides.com/2012/11/my-trick-to-finding-rusty-blackbirds/  Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.

Coyote (Canis latrans).  The song dog.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Coyote pack howling by Brad Walker (ML307053)Coyote individual bark by Jay McGowan (ML204867)Sources and more:  https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/307053https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/204867Jensen AJ, Marneweck CJ, Kilgo JC, et al. 2022. Coyote diet in North America: geographic and ecological patterns during range expansion. Mammal Review. 52(4):480–496. https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12299Kilgo JC, Shaw CE, Vukovich M, et al. 2017. Reproductive characteristics of a coyote population before and during exploitation. J Wildl Manag. 81(8):1386–1393. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.21329

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus).  The prairie owl.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Short-eared owl wing sonation by Brian McCaffery (ML507105) Short-eared owl bark call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507110) Short-eared owl call by Gerrit Vyn (ML507111) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Short-eared_Owl https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/short-eared-owl Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius).  The owl-faced hawk.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Northern harrier call by Cleveland P. Grant and William W. H. Gunn (ML505954)Northern harrier screech call by Charles Duncan (ML505956)Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrierhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-harrier  Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

Long-eared owl (Asio otus).  The crow-sized owl that sometimes roosts communally.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Long-eared owl song by Dave Herr (ML507093) Long-eared owl coyote-like call by George B. Reynard (ML507096) Long-eared owl barks by George B. Reynard (ML507100) Long-eared owl snaps by George B. Reynard (ML507101) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Long-eared_Owlhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/long-eared-owlDobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC.Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.

American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos).  The clever Corvid.  Voice of the Wild will be taking a holiday break! We'll be back with a new episode on the 9th of January.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage   The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  American crow song by Mike Andersen (ML508005) American crow croak call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508007) American crow nasal call by Robert C. Stein and William W. H. Gunn (ML508012) American crow flock call by Arnoud van den Berg (ML508014) Fish crow call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508032) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-crow Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor).  The plain little backyard bird with high, sweet songs.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Tufted titmouse song 1 by Wil Hershberger (ML508222) Tufted titmouse song 2 by Robert C. Stein (ML508232) Tufted titmouse song 3 by Dolly Minis (ML508234) Tufted titmouse song 4 by Benjamin Clock (ML508238) Tufted titmouse scold by Wil Hershberger (ML508248) Tufted titmouse call by Randolph Little (ML508247) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).  America’s favorite gamebird.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Wild turkey gobble by Gregory Budney (ML505685) Wild turkey cluck by Gregory Budney (ML505685) Wild turkey purring by Andrea L. Priori (ML505688) Wild turkey various calls by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML505687) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. 

Purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus).  The rose-red finch with a clear and open song.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Purple finch song by Gregory Budney (ML510176) Purple finch call by Robert C. Stein and Randolph Little (ML510178) House finch song by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML510161) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/ https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/purple-finch Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus).  The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Northern flicker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507419)Northern flicker "kew" call by Leonard J. Peyton (ML507416)Northern flicker "wick" call by Wil Hershberger (ML507414)Pileated woodpecker call by Dave Herr (ML507434)Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-flicker Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca).  A rusty winter sparrow with a hearty “smack” call.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Fox sparrow song by William W. H. Gunn (ML509629) Fox sparrow call by Wil Hershberger (ML509632) Fox sparrow "smack" call by William W. H. Gunn (ML509631) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/fox_sparrow https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/fox-sparrow Beadle D, Rising Jim. 2002. Sparrows of the United States and Canada : the photographic guide. San Diego: Natural World. Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens).  The little woodpecker with a cascading call.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Downy woodpecker hammering by Wil Hershberger (ML507359) Downy woodpecker calls and foraging by Wil Hershberger (ML507352) Downy woodpecker cascading call by William W. H. Gunn (ML507357) Hairy woodpecker call by Wil Hershberger (ML507364) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/downy-woodpecker Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

American robin (Turdus migratorius).  Our most common thrush.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the NewsletterListen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  American robin song by Wil Hershberger (ML508723) American robin call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508740) American robin "squeak" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508739) American robin "tuck" call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508732) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-robin Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. 

Brown creeper (Certhia americana).  The tree bark specialist with a high-pitched call.  Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Brown creeper song by Wil Hershberger (ML508349)Brown creeper call 1 by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508344)Brown creeper call 2 by Robert C. Stein and Eugene Morton (ML508356)Golden-crowned kinglet call by Matthew D. Medler (ML508542)Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_creeperhttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/brown-creeperGodfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions.Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company.Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf.Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co. 

Hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus).  Winter's thrush.  Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. Available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Subscription links Here Subscribe to the Newsletter Listen online on our Homepage The following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode:  Hermit thrush song by Wil Hershberger (ML508700) Hermit thrush pluck call by Wil Hershberger (ML508703) Hermit thrush wheeze call by William Evans (ML508704) Hermit thrush high pitch call by Geoffrey A. Keller (ML508687) Sources and more:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_thrush https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hermit-thrush Godfrey, M. A., & Kaufman, Kenn. (Directors). (2004). National Audubon Society videoguide to the birds of North America [Video recording]. In Audubon videoguide to 505 birds of North America DVD I & DVD II (Fullscreen.). Godfrey-Stadin Productions. Dobson, C., Kassenbaum, D., Oehmke, D., & Misewicz, M. (2023). Field guide to hotspots and birds in Illinois. Scissortail LLC. Peterson, R. T., & Peterson, V. M. (1980). A field guide to the birds: A completely new guide to all the birds of eastern and central North America (Fourth edition, completely revised and enlarged.). Houghton Mifflin Company. Sibley, D. (2016). Sibley birds East: Field guide to birds of eastern North America (2nd ed.). Alfred A. Knopf. Walton, R. K., & Lawson, R. W. (1989). Birding by Ear: Eastern/Central [Compact Disc]. On Eastern/Central birding by ear. Houghton Mifflin Co.