What we’ve learned from the pandemic is that nature’s touch is an overall panacea: walking in the woods, digging in the garden, swimming in the ocean, and birdwatching itself. It’s as if humankind is learning to be a part of, and not apart from, all that surrounds us. And the natural soundtrack to that is the peeping, cheeping, tweeting, and cackling of our avian friends. 

Sonograms are powerful tools for studying bird vocalization, providing insights into the vocalization of different species of birds and how they use their songs to communicate, attract mates and defend territory.

Have you ever heard the 'pop' and 'growl' of male Hooded Mergansers during mating season? If you have a chance, go out one day to see and hear them — you'll immediately understand why they're sometimes called 'frog duck'! Listen to these and many more bird songs with Terra: www.terralistens.com.

Yellow-breasted Chats are an elusive and unique bird in the US and Canada, but they're worth keeping and eye — and even more so, an ear — out for this spring! The Yellow-breasted Chat is quite the oddity: It is the only member of the monotypic family Icteridae, and one of the reasons why it was moved out of Parulidae (warblers) is that its vocalizations are so different. Learn more about the Yellow-breasted Chat's unique song with Terra.

American Woodcocks, also known as timberdoodles or bogsuckers, are unique birds that are known for their distinctive courtship displays, which involve elaborate aerial dances and a series of fascinating sounds. Listen to these amazing creatures with Terra!

Sandhill Cranes are known for producing some of the most amazing sounds in the world. Their bugling calls, rattling calls, and other vocalizations are not just random noises, but a complex language used by the cranes to communicate with each other and navigate their world. Listen for yourself, and we're sure you'll agree!

Snowy Egret is generally a quiet bird with simple sounds, but for a short time each year they make some of the funkiest sounds around!