Recognizing bird calls

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There's nothing as relaxing as lying in a hammock, eyes closed, listening to the birds sing. It's even better if you can identify the feathered friends you're hearing. Thanks to the Internet, recordings of bird calls are only a click away. Take a listen, and soon you'll recognize which birds are serenading you ... without even having to open your eyes.

Radio interview source: Doug Von Gausig, owner, Naturesongs.com (Visit this site to hear recordings of actual bird songs.)

Learn more about bird calls:

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Learn about more than 500 species of birds, browse photographs, and see maps of where the birds can be found.

What's in a bird song?: Learn how different birds make different songs, and what they really mean.

Attracting birds to your acreage: With the right combination of food, flowers, shelter and water, you can turn your property into a haven for songbirds.