Birdwatching Basics: Birdsong 101

If you've ever been confused by birdsong outside your window or in the field, don't miss this opportunity to learn how, why, and most importantly, which birds are singing. You'll learn about vocalizations, the differences between songs and calls, and how to decipher what you hear now and in the coming months. Come away with the basic skill set needed for listening to the cacophony of spring calls and tools for identifying new and unusual songs.

This standalone program is part of the online Birdwatching Basics Series. Register for the full series before it starts on 3/27/25 to get all 4 sessions (3/27 Fundamentals of Birdwatching; 4/3 Spring Bird Activity; 4/10 Interpreting Bird Behavior; 4/17 Birdsong 101) for the price of 3. To join the series after it starts and receive recordings of the session(s) you missed, email [email protected].